Trying Linux on Windows with Linux Live USB Creator

With more and more and the development of the Linux Operating System, especially the many free Linux distributions that we can use such as Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Fedora, PCLinuxOS and others, might make some who have never tried curious. For Windows users, there are alternatives to try without having to install on your computer, using a USB stick only.

Linux Live USB Creator supports various Linux distributions, more can be seen in Supports Linuxes. In addition to making the USB bootable Linux, with Lili, we also can make Linux run on windows directly without having to boot. Compared UNetbootin, its use is also much easier.

5 Easy Steps

To create a bootable Linux USB, this software provides 5 easy steps. When running the first time, direct-5 appeared to this step with easy to follow explanations. Following the initial view of this program:

Explanation The steps are as follows:

1. Select your USB stick that will be filled with Linux, the USB should be with FAT or FAT32 format. If USB is FAT or FAT32, we do not need to format it.
2. This step is to choose source Linux distribution, can be from a CD-ROM, an existing ISO file on your hard drive or if we have a fast internet connection, select Download (direct download from the internet)
3. PERSISTENCE, USB is a space the size settings that will be used to store data, which we change the configuration or if you later want to install additional software on the Linux USB. If this is not in the content (0 MB), then Linux on a USB still can run, but change the data on linux will not be saved. And we can not store data in linux and install any additional software.
4. Step 4 There are 3 options: the first whether the files that are created will be hidden (hidden), both if the USB will be in the format (all data will be lost) and the third to make a portable version on windows (need internet connection)
5. Last time step is CREATE, click the yellow lightning icon to begin the manufacturing process. Previously we could set additional options with the click OPTIONS

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Linux commands for OpenOffice applications

In order to create a launcher for a particular OpenOffice application, or if you wish to run one from a terminal in Linux, you will need to know which command opens each application. Unlike Microsoft Office, for example, there is one command to run OpenOffice to which you can add a parameter to run a particular application.

Command to run the Writer word processor: openoffice.org -writer

Command to run the Calc spreadsheet application: openoffice.org -calc

Command to run the Impress presentation application: openoffice.org -impress

Command to run the Base database application: openoffice.org -base

Command to run the Draw vector graphics editor: openoffice.org -draw

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Google Chrome for Linux

Back in February I posted a list of Linux web browsers. I mentioned that a stable version of Chromium (the open-source basis for Google Chrome) would soon be available for Linux. I see that Chromium is now available in the Ubuntu repositories and a rpm package is also available for Fedora based distributions as far as I can tell.

Alternatively, you can now download installation packages for a stable version of Google Chrome for Linux. Packages are available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora and openSUSE. Chrome is also available in the Ubuntu canonical repository.


I installed the 64-bit version of Chrome on Xubuntu and it certainly appears to be very fast. I have yet to attempt all my usual web-based tasks on Chrome, but what I have tried has worked well. The growing collection of extensions for Chrome mean that I may be in a position to use it as my main browser rather than Firefox, although I may wait and see what the upcoming version 4 of Firefox has to offer.

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How to fix Firefox backspace function

I recently installed Ubuntu 10.04, and found that pressing backspace no longer takes me to the previous page in Firefox. Thankfully, there is a way to fix this.

Type about:config in the address bar and press the Enter key. A warning page will open. Click the "I'll be careful, I promise!" button.

In the filter type browser.backspace_action and then right-click on the entry and click "Modify". Enter 0 (zero) in the box and click OK.

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Linux Applications: Part 4 - Internet

Having switched to Linux a while ago, I finally have settled on a variety of Internet applications that do what I want. I listed a variety of web browsers in a previous post, so this time I will look at other Internet clients.

I have been on-line for many years, so this list includes some applications for systems you may never have heard of, but you may want to try anyway and impress friends and family with your 'old school' credentials.

IRC Client - XChat
Internet Relay Chat (IRC) was the online chat system of choice in the days before Internet messaging apps such as ICQ, AIM, Windows Live Messenger, and Yahoo! Messenger. There are a number of IRC clients available for Linux, but I have settled on the fully featured XChat, which is also available for Windows.

Usenet client - Pan
Usenet resembles a Bulletin Board System (BBS) or a web forum. It enables you to access a number of newsgroups either provided by your ISP or available on an open server. I still check newsgroups occasionally, so I needed a decent application to do so. I chose Pan, because it had all the features I needed including support for binaries.


Voice over IP client - Skype
This popular VoIP/messenger/videoconferencing client is also available for a number of Linux distributions. While it is not as fully-featured as the Windows version, it still does all that I need.

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Installing Ubuntu OS on Virtual Box

VirtualBox is a free program that allows you to install another operating system on top of your base operating system. It is a convenient option for those who, for example, want to use programs that require other operating systems but have only one computer. In this article I will show you how to install a free operating system called Ubuntu.

First go to virtualbox.org to download an appropriate version for your computer. Install following onscreen instructions. Next, download Ubuntu. Don't do anything with the downloaded.iso file yet, just save it to someplace you can remember.

Now we're going to set up a new virtual machine. Open VirtualBox if it isn't already open and select the "New" button. This will open an installation wizard. Use the "Next" button to proceed. Name your virtual machine Ubuntu or anything you like, but it's advisable that it's something sensible. Then choose what type of operating system you'll be installing (choose Linux). Hit "Next". Choose the amount of memory that will be used by Ubuntu virtual machine. VirtualBox should recommend an appropriate amount (you can choose the amount you want but it may be best to stick to what is recommended). Hit "Next".

Now, you're going to make a virtual hard disk. Follow the instructions to another wizard that will help you do this. When you get there you can choose to have a "Fixed-Size Storage" or "Dynamically Expanding Storage". It all depends on what you want. If you make it a fixed size, you can only create or download files on Ubuntu up to that fixed limit. Expanding storage means that you start out with the file size of Ubuntu itself and it grows until your physical hard drive is full. Hit "Next" to accept what you've done. Then click finish to create the virtual hard disk. Then hit finish again to confirm and create your virtual machine.

Now we're going to set up the virtual machine to boot from the Ubuntu.iso file. Choose your virtual machine you created and click "Settings". Hit "CD/DVD-ROM". Tick the check-box for "Mount CD/DVD-ROM". Select "ISO Image". Then you should see a folder that opens the Virtual Media Manger, click it. Click "Add". Browse for the Ubuntu.iso where you saved it. Hit "Open". Hit "Select" and then "OK".

Now select the virtual machine you created and hit "Start". There will be mention of "Auto capture keyboard"... read the message and click "OK". There may be mention of a screen mode... read and click "OK". After this follow the onscreen instructions to install Ubuntu. Remember that the "disk" mentioned in the installation refers to the VirtualBox virtual hard disk that you created for Ubuntu. So when the installer talks about using the whole hard drive, it's referring to the virtual hard disk.

If you've followed all the instructions properly, you should have Ubuntu running on top of your native operating system in no time. Now you can do all sorts of great things with this setup. You can run Linux applications on your, let's say, Mac. Or you can do even cooler stuff like get a US IP address for your PS3 to access movies and TV shows (see resources below).

If you need any further tips about the Ubuntu installation process, see the resources below

Obtain US IP address on Playstation 3: http://webupon.com/web-talk/how-to-access-us-only-content-on-the-playstation-network/
Details of Ubuntu installation: http://www.wikihow.com/Install-Ubuntu-on-VirtualBox

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What Is Debian ?

Debian Project is an association of individuals who have made common cause to create a free operating system. The operating system we have created is called Debian GNU / Linux, or simply Debian for short.

An operating system is a set of basic programs and utilities that make your computer run. At the core of an operating system is the kernel. The kernel is the most fundamental program on the computer and do all the basic household and lets you start other programs.

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15 steps debian linux installation

STEP 1

Preparing to Install Linux (Debian)
Turn on the computer, and then press [Delete] to enter the bios,
Once in the bios, select the menu
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
press [ENTER]
After that, choose the Boot Sequence menu in order to be CDROM, C, A

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Installing Yahoo Messenger in Linux Redhat 9

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friends in this section are just extra for you all, there may be a do not know can read this and for those who already know please give advice if there is something wrong. :)

To download a file RPM (Redhat Package Manager) please open the website with direct to http://messenger.yahoo.com/download/unix/redhat# for redhat distros. Make sure you've logged in as root and have no problem if you'll live move login and retrieve it on a normal user login and install Yahoo Messenger for the root user. Why must be root? root is required because this form of RPM package must be installed by root, because there is a folder / directory which will be given access by the RPM is where the user is not operator have permission to access this.

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sharing Internet In Linux Redhat

At up to this stage, is the end of the process for ICS on your Local Network. Here is not too long because only one line of command used to open your Internet sharing to your clients. Well let us directly trace why until only 1 (one) line just ordered.

To make sharing basically for the layman does not understand and feel hard, is actually just very simple. Note the following command

IPTABLES-A POSTROUTING-j MASQUERADE-t nat-s 192.168.0.0/24-o ppp0

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Configuration Firewall IPTABLES on REDHAT 9 SEVER

What is the function of IPTABLES and mean?, IPTABLES FIREWALL itself to function properly and indeed he was a FIREWALL standard or default when you install Linux. You just have to give a sign of Check Up LINUX install time to install it for all. And what is meant IPTABLES? IPTABLES is a series of commands that are prepared or modified manually or by our own so that the formation of a Network Protection. Well I think the purpose and function is clear enough, let's see how to configure IPTABLES itself. Here I will only menjeleskan little and as quickly as possible, to further please your search Ebooksnya in ilmukomputer.com or I'll write the next tutorial is complete and clear, here are described only for Ethernet and ICS alone. Well let's get straight to the main discussion.
 

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Configuring Static IP Address for ICS

Now let us explain how to configure Static IP Address in order for setting up ICS later.

Here is described how to setup a static IP, why static? because we use the Intranet network to local network, it would be nice if we use a static IP for ICS later, other than that we will easily men setup IP-IP in the future with an IP client that sorted and easy to remember.

To set up IP make sure you login with root, after you login with the root lets men setup. It is very easy; first make sure the IP format to your server or computer is saying that there is a modem to split the ICS on the client. Here we use the IP 192.168.0.1 as the format of this explanation, and 192.168.0.2 for the client in accordance with the amount of your client.

Well, now your server IP 192.168.0.1 already determined is not it? Well, let's set up this IP, the way will be described with a picture I'll be easier for the beginner. :) Click the "Start Application" on your desktop, then selects "System Settings" and then select again the "Network" is for RH 9. After that will open the window "Network Configuration", as in the picture below, (figure 1.1)

 Figure 1.1

Once the window "Network Configuration” window opens selects the TAB "Devices" then click the "Edit" to fill in your IP address. Usually if you just install Linux now, defaults to using "DHCP IP Address" whereas here you have to use Static IP Internet connection to share an Ethernet network in your View (Figure 1.2).

Figure 1.2

Well let us set up IP, select the "Statically Set IP Address" then you will be asked to fill in all text fields there. This is because the server then it is advisable to start from 192.168.0.1 to facilitate you in mengurutnya (It can also optionally 192.168.11.1) if so enter the IP addresses in the "Address " and then you have to fill out the "Subnet Mask" her in because this IP in Class C Subnet Masknya then of course is 255.255.255.0, well fill in the Subnet Masknya when filled with either do not forget to fill out the "Default Gateway Address". At Gateway is usually a gateway from your ISP.

If your ISP is more than 1 (one) then it does not influence what you fill in the "Default Gateway Address" is. To this will be explained further later on, after all filled with good and right click on the "OK" to return to the "Network Configuration" is as in Figure 1.1.

Then the next step select the TAB "DNS" here would be no "Hostname" from your server computer, if you intend to change this please do not affect the ICS route later. In TAB "control" you have to fill in DNS from your ISP such as Figure 1.3 below, fill in your ISP's DNS in the "Primary DNS" if the ISP you use only 1 (one) and when finished or you have to fill in your ISP's DNS is then Also fill in the sign (.) point on the "DNS Search Path" when this is over also completed the finished charging or Setup your Server IP, now you stay out of the "Network Configuration" and Save after it went into "Terminal" to restart your network with the command "/ ect / rc.d / init.d /. / network restart" when network restarted all have status "OK" if there is a "Failed" means that there's nothing wrong, double check everything. Well all has been well gives a chance to let us go to the following

Figure 1.2

 Figure 1.1

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