Unix or Linux

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Nov 23 2006, 8:03 am
Should I get Linux or Unix (or what flavor)?
Nov 23 2006, 8:44 am
linux pwns all
Nov 23 2006, 11:00 am
Linux is a Unix-based system. I'd get Linux, though, because simple and pure Unix is all command-line based, I believe. Regardless, Linux has a lot more support and programs for it. There are also many different different versions and distros so you can find the right operating system for you.
Nov 23 2006, 12:05 pm
In response to CaptFalcon33035
Well...what flavor should I get of Linux then?
Nov 23 2006, 12:29 pm
In response to Shlaklava
look into Ubuntu and it's variants: Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Edubuntu, Fluxubuntu (th later not an official ubuntu, but uses many of the same base materials).

it's widely known and supported now, quite stable on a variety of hardware, and of course free.
Nov 23 2006, 1:00 pm
In response to digitalmouse
Thanks Digital Mouse. I think I will get just Ubuntu
Nov 23 2006, 2:07 pm
In response to Shlaklava
A few of those have Live CDs if you want to check 'em out before you install. It's like "try before you buy", only Linux is free and their are no written contracts or personal information required.
Nov 23 2006, 2:16 pm
In response to CaptFalcon33035
CaptFalcon33035 wrote:
A few of those have Live CDs if you want to check 'em out before you install. It's like "try before you buy", only Linux is free and their are no written contracts or personal information required.

So wait...Ubuntu is not free?
Nov 23 2006, 2:21 pm
In response to Shlaklava
Yes, it's free.
Nov 23 2006, 2:27 pm
In response to Smoko
Smoko wrote:
Yes, it's free.

Ok...now I'm discombobulated. What are these "Live" CDs for then?
Nov 23 2006, 2:28 pm
In response to Shlaklava
They let you just boot Ubuntu off a CD without installing it.
Nov 23 2006, 2:34 pm (Edited on Nov 23 2006, 2:42 pm)
In response to Jp
Ok thanks everyone.

[Edit]

Also, I read on the php website that you need not install php if you have Linux; is this true? Does it already have it on there?
Nov 23 2006, 4:17 pm
In response to Shlaklava
Most linux flavours come with it pre packaged. But unless you're doing a full install you may have to choose to install it manually.
Nov 23 2006, 8:04 pm
Thats a human error..
Nov 23 2006, 8:05 pm
That would of been user error, you generally have to change you partitioning settings when installing.

I'm not too fond of it anymore because of crappy wireless network card support. And a bunch of other stuff, like dependancys.
Nov 24 2006, 8:53 am
In response to Smoko
Smoko wrote:
I'm not too fond of it anymore because of crappy wireless network card support...

Using ndiswrapper, you can get just about anything working.
Nov 24 2006, 1:27 pm
In response to Airjoe
Yeah, I've tried that. Along with MadWiFi, both which wouldn't work for some unknown reason. Yes, I've looked at FAQs, tutorials and mailing lists etc. I just couldn't find an answer, and I've also tried everything I could think of to get it working.

But, after all of that I also removed my Linux partition and resized windows. Problem solved.
Nov 24 2006, 5:47 pm (Edited on Dec 3 2006, 2:06 pm)
That's entirely your fault, I'm afraid. The same thing would most likely have happened if you'd reinstalled Windows.

Moral of the story: Before making any drastic changes to your system, BACK UP. Creating a backup partition on your hard drive doesn't count, since if the hard drive dies (or is erased!) then you lose it too. You have to burn stuff to CD/DVD, or get a physically separate hard drive (preferably a removable one which you keep disconnected most of the time, just in case a power surge fries everything connected to your computer - that happened to me once).
Nov 29 2006, 6:56 am
In response to Crispy
If you are going to linux, take a look.
http://members.byond.com/flamesage