Give a easy to follow detailed/descriptive step by step procedure on how to dual boot on a windows computer between vista and linux operating systems. Also if you know how, (and i know it’s possible because i’ve seen youtube videos) tell how you can get OS X on vista and maybe do a triple boot [...]
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Step by step easy instructions on how to dual boot between vista and linux on a windows computer?
Posted by admin on October 16, 2011
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How to install a proxy server on a Linux server and use it from my Windows computer?
Posted by admin on October 14, 2011
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My Linux server is in the USA. I’m in Canada. I want to use my Linux server as a proxy to be “detected” as coming from the USA when I surf the web. Thank you for your help! It would be nice to have a step-by-step how-to.
How do I stop my computer from recognizing Google as my home page?
Posted by admin on October 9, 2011
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Even after several attemps of clicking the button “Make Yahoo Your Home Page” , my computer still recognizes Google as my home page. I also tried changing it in Internet Options and still no luck. — All the people who didn’t see the part where I wrote “it didn’t work inInternet Options” raise your hands.
Is it possible to put Linux on an old computer that when it turns on, it does not start up?
Posted by admin on October 8, 2011
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I have an old computer that when i try to start it up, the screen is just blue. It used to run windows 99. Would I be able to put a version of linux on it. If so, what steps would I have to take. I was thinking ubuntu but I am an open (source) [...]
How do I restart my computer after the power went out on our street?
Posted by admin on October 4, 2011
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We had a power outage & my compuer will not power up. I have tried a few things with no luck like checking if the outlets and cords are good, unplugging & plugging again. Everything works fine in my room exept my computer will not start. Thank you for any ideas.
What’s the best linux distro for a computer without an internet connection?
Posted by admin on October 4, 2011
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Considering only this as a criterion, what’s the best linux distribution that comes to mind? Thanks
How can I uninstall OpenSUSE Linux from my computer?
Posted by admin on October 3, 2011
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I downloaded OpenSuse 11.1 onto my hard drive using Unetbootin but I’ve decided I want to remove it and try a different distribution. I thought I could take it off by uninstalling unetbootin because this worked with previous installs but for some reason OpenSuse remains on my hard drive and I can’t install any other [...]
How can I install Linux to my computer crashed?
Posted by admin on September 30, 2011
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I have two laptops and one of them totally crashed.When I try to install my original recovery cd it gives me some errors and I think reason is scratched cd.I was thinking what if I download Linux to cd using my normal computer and put it to crashed computer and install it.Is it possible?Thank you!
How do I add a power supply to my computer?
Posted by admin on September 28, 2011
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I had an old Compaq lying around and I took the power supply out to add to my desktop. It’s a Gateway GT5028 and i have only replaced the motherboard [nothing big, just the same as factory]. I want to add the power supply to my computer to have two power supplies. The extra power [...]
What kind of power supply should I get, for a computer always on?
Posted by admin on September 24, 2011
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I always keep my computer on, I’ve gone through 3 power supplies in the last 2 years, this new one (one that a repair shop just put on) went out in 3 weeks. I can replace a power supply myself, and have been considering making a new build for my computer, but I want to [...]