Questions tagged [linux-distributions]
Questions about software packages which include the Linux kernel and come in a variety of forms, from desktop to server, lightweight to full-featured. Make sure your question is specific enough and not of the "Which Linux distribution for me?" kind.
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ubuntu 12.04 server and tftp access violation issue on put command
I installed tftp as per this document:
http://icesquare.com/wordpress/solvedtftp-error-code-2-access-violation/
I followed this to the letter 3 times and every time I put a file I get:
root@CiscoCFG:...
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how do I copy a (bootable) linux distribution across devices?
how do I copy a (bootable) linux distribution across devices? this is useful, e.g., if I have a bootable partition running linux (possibly but not necessarily running), and I now want to copy it to a ...
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Are there long term support distros that offer Gnome 3 as their primary desktop environment?
Are there long term support distros that offer Gnome 3 as their primary desktop environment? I know ubuntu offers native Gnome3, for example, but since the focus of Ubuntu is on Unity, I'd be afraid ...
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How to run specific WSL2 distro with Ubuntu.exe app?
I have been looking for a good solution having multiple instances of WSL2 Ubuntu installed. I am able to do that from cmd but I really like the Ubuntu application app and its visuals.
There are ...
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Conventions for local user commands on common Linux distributions
Are there any conventions that a system administrator could follow for naming local user commands, i.e., scripts written by the admin that are made available to users via PATH? The goal is to prevent ...
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Ubuntu as a separate OS v/s Wubi
Due to some hardware problem, I am unable to use both my DVD drive and the bootable USB stick to install Ubuntu as a separate OS alongside Windows 7. I came across WUBI. I was wondering if there would ...
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Browser only linux distribution
I had set up moodle server for teaching students at my department. We have 2 computer rooms that are used by students for accessing this server and completing quizzes. Currently all computers have ...
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Files with write permission for all in /proc directory on CentOS 6.4
While searching for files writable by others, I'm coming across many files available in subdirectories of /proc. I'm not much aware of the usage of these files, but curious to know whether if someone ...
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How can I remaster a text-based linux distro?
So I have a Ubuntu minimal install, it is exactly the way I want it when I want to have a fresh install, with the included settings, packages, etc.
It has no desktop, it is completely CLI.
What is ...
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My username and password dont work on SHH Trixbox
I have a Trixbox Linux instaled (based on Asterisk distribution). I can acces the console normally with my root account.
Its very simple, restart my machine, type login: root and password ************...
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Problem In getting alien package converter update in Ubuntu 9.04
I have to convert a .rpm file into the .deb file to install VMware server into my ubuntu...
I am facing a problem in downlaoding the update...can anyoneone guide me through the process...I tried sudo ...
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Can't install software from Ubuntu software center
I've been experimenting with Ubuntu 10.04(64bit) inside a VirtualBox VM. This isn't my first experience with Linux, but I'm still very much a Linux noob.
Whenever I try to install software from ...
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Does Linux on chromeOS have desktop environments?
Ive been trying to figure this out for a while and really need some help with knowing. Im using a ARM64 lenovo duet 5
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Undefined symbols, mixing repositories, linux integrity, and fixing a whole distribution
Having this issue by trying to update / upgrade to Bookworm, led me to some thoughts about the integrity of linux, as distributions / repositories increasing and thus libraries may diverse enough to ...
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alienvault installation fails with gvm setup errors in log
I'm trying to install the latest alienvault distribution and I've attempted installation on VirtualBox and ESXI both fail to complete the openvas GVM installation.
The first erros appear to be:
May 5 ...
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What is the most straight forward way to install manjaro as a lightweight cli only distro?
I'm looking to install manjaro on a thin client with limited resources.
I'd like to install without any desktop environment as I'll basically only use this via the terminal and via ssh however it ...
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Why there are no drivers for a device on one Linux distro, whereas on another they are?
E.g. I often encounter this kind of speech:
"On one of my computers, I have an old Broadcom wireless card. Every
time I install a new distro, I have to go through some extra steps to
get that ...
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Oracle VBox wrong resolutions
the fact that am posting here means i have already wasted enough time researching on this, so my vbox goes to the right resolution for windows 7 but i had kali linux and chrome os all go to a 4:3 (...
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How do I setup large capacity SSD to be my OS and Data Backup?
I have a large capacity SSD drive that I want to utilize as follows.
I want:
A Linux Distro installed to run on any (reasonably new) PC hardware.
An exFAT partition for data storage and backup.
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Linux (Ubuntu) Distribution to Development Build
Why or why not would I want to upgrade to Ubuntu 16.04 from Ubuntu 15.10 or any Linux release to development build. What are the up and down sides of upgrading to 16.04. I have tried out a daily build ...
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What GNOME/Xfce based distros work out of the box with Nvidia cards?
I'm trying out linux distros. My desktop has an Nvidia GTX 460 card. Does any one have recommendations for 64 bit linux distros - derived from either Debian/Ubuntu or Redhat- which have 3d hardware ...
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installing software repository error message
I am trying to install Team Viewer locally from USB drive. I downloaded it from the Web (teamviewer_linux.rpm).
I am getting following error message:
[Errno 14] Could not open/read file:///mnt/usb/...
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How to spilt a bootable linux distro iso file onto multiple dvds or cds?
I have customized a centOS distro , by including some packages such as VLC,eclipse etc.
but now the size of distro exceeds 7.42 gb.
I want to :
split the large distro iso into multiple small iso ...
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Small bootable package to enable ssh client?
I've been trying to find the smallest possible package to put on a cd/thumbdrive that will allow me to use an ssh client on a wired networked computer. I'm talking about really barebones stuff, no ...
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User install package generates email
I wanted to know that is there any mechanism that when user install/uninstall any package by sudo. Its generates email and send it to the root's email address.
I am using centos 6.4 and usually ...
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Is there a command for ubuntu,mint-like systems to open n-terminals, automatically name these, connect and cd on a remote server?
Every morning I have to open a lot of remote sessions at work on a linux distribution, label the session-Windows, type ssh user@server and cd to a directory on that server. I want to save time and do ...
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Ubuntu 10.10 Software Center not responding
I am trying to open the Ubuntu 10.10 Software Center. It's not opening. What could be the issue?
If I try to run Software Center from the terminal I get the following error:
kush@kus:~$ software-...
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Using VMware Player to run Linux Distros via Flash Drive
I want to easily move multiple linux distros between my machines (Mac & Windows) via flash drive. Each machine will have VMware player installed to boot the OS rather than booting directly from ...
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Is there a tool similar to microsoft system centre configuration manager available on in Linux?
I am looking out for a tool similar to microsoft system centre configuration manager on linux platform which is available with GNU license and that can be used for doing multiple tasks like to ...
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Linux as a host with multiple Windows XP virtual machines
I am tierd or how my computer slows down... no matter what I do eventually it gets slower. I think I need a new system, a new way of doing things.
Recently, for an unrelated matter I have been ...
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Why is OpenSSH server installed and enabled by default?
I am installing a new Debian based distro. I'm following a guide and it appears that OpenSSH server is enabled by default. That is, openssh-server is installed by default. To my understanding, this is ...
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Linux distro sought which will install on older 32-bit PC without PAE
I want to put Linux on a older 32-bit laptop without PAE; it has Windows 7 now.
When I try to install my favorite distro, that fails and tells me the PC's CPU lacks PAE support.
How may I find a ...
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Should installation of Linux on Macbook Air (2015) be avoided for any reason?
I bought a Macbook Air (2015), it's on it's way. What I want to do is to install a Linux distro on the computer. Before I do this I just want to make sure that this won't break my computer. Should ...