Specifying a Monitor on Linux Install

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

At some point in your instal on a Linux OS install you will most likely be presented with a "scrolling list" of monitors whether it be a generic  resolution list ... Read more..

Choosing Both Hardware and Software for Your Linux Install – Assess Your Specific Needs

Thursday, June 11th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

The question is seldom asked "What are you going to do with your new computer".  Instead it is often a description of hardware or in the case of Windows Vista ... Read more..

Advantages of Knowing Some Basic Linux Terms and Terminology

Thursday, February 12th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Linux can seem heavy on jargon - especially for beginners - with such terms  as "X Windows" ,  "desktop environments" , "file managers" ,  "X servers" and GUI ( graphic ... Read more..

Linux System Computer Hardware Requirements

Friday, December 26th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Specs and specifications will naturally vary depending on what you want to run under Linux.  Computer users purchase computer hardware to run software - not to run operating systems - ... Read more..

GNU General Public license of Linux

Friday, September 19th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Linus Torvalds owns the specific "Linux" trademark itself.  The kernel of the Linux computer operating system is distributed under the GNU General Public license.  This document has been written  by ... Read more..