Ryuji Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 The Linux Survival Tutorial is something I was recently introduced to by my programming instructor. linuxsurvival.com It's this really cool website that explains all sorts of things like how to make directories, move files into them, delete files and lots of stuff such as that. I'm finding it to be really funny too! It's a great source! I find it crazy that in order to create a file you type this: touch file_name. It would make more sense if it was like making a directory which is: mkdir directory_name. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drill Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Seems like a decent website for learning about the linux terminal after looking at it a bit. Although, I will admit, there are very few major Linux OSs where you would ever have to even consider using the terminal besides for specific updates. Even non major Linux distros are usually just using KDE or Gnome with some kind of spinoff of Ubuntu or Fedora. Although, copy and move commands are helpful in certain scenarios. For example, lets say I have a folder with several sub folders containing .jpgs and .pngs. Using the copy or move command, I could select all of the .jpgs easily and move them, which would be quite a pain if I had to use the GUI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntoMyWorld Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Does anyone know how to install linux on a pc without a boot selector installed?, for some reason mine doesnt have one Edited January 30, 2016 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drill Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Does anyone know how to install linux on a pc without a boot selector installed?, for some reason mine doesnt have one Yes, but it would require advanced partitioning. The only partition you need is /. Optional partitions include /swap and /home. Then, if it asks where to boot from, click the / partition. For any further info, I would need to know what distro you're installing, as installers are sometimes different across distros. Also, if you don't have Windows on your PC, you will probably want GRUB (boot selector) though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntoMyWorld Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Yes, but it would require advanced partitioning. The only partition you need is /. Optional partitions include /swap and /home. Then, if it asks where to boot from, click the / partition. For any further info, I would need to know what distro you're installing, as installers are sometimes different across distros. Also, if you don't have Windows on your PC, you will probably want GRUB (boot selector) though. Im trying to install a old version of ubuntu, precise pangolin? Maybe, not sure. It told me I needed to install I boot selector, so I allowed it too, but when I try installing it it says a file is missing, odd since im running from disc, also mu computer apparently doesnt have a boot selector in it, something I have never come across before, I think ill just give up lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drill Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Im trying to install a old version of ubuntu, precise pangolin? Maybe, not sure. It told me I needed to install I boot selector, so I allowed it too, but when I try installing it it says a file is missing, odd since im running from disc, also mu computer apparently doesnt have a boot selector in it, something I have never come across before, I think ill just give up lol Ah, yes, that has to do with a glitch in old versions of some installers. I can only try recommending using the newest version of ubuntu, as it shouldn't have this glitch, or perhaps trying a different distro. Also, your avatar is kawaii overload. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntoMyWorld Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Ah, yes, that has to do with a glitch in old versions of some installers. I can only try recommending using the newest version of ubuntu, as it shouldn't have this glitch, or perhaps trying a different distro. Also, your avatar is kawaii overload. Thanks, have you watched the anime she is from?, its mayo chiki! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drill Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Thanks, have you watched the anime she is from?, its mayo chiki! Nope not yet. I'll start watching it tomorrow though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntoMyWorld Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Nope not yet. I'll start watching it tomorrow though. Awesome, let me know if you like it Anyway I better keep the thread on topic lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drill Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Awesome, let me know if you like it Anyway I better keep the thread on topic lol Yeah, will do. Also, sorry for getting off topic Ryu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optic Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 The Linux Survival Tutorial is something I was recently introduced to by my programming instructor. linuxsurvival.com Nice reference! Thanks for sharing it. The web server we're running here is running RHEL CentOS. There is no GUI installed (default for most web servers in this category) so I have had to occasionally use the terminal via SSH to restart services, install and update dependencies, etc. If you ever decide to work in IT as a system administrator role, it definitely would improve your prospects to be proficient at Linux. Based on my work experience I have yet to see a web server running Linux with a GUI vs Windows Server that normally has the GUI enabled (via Core or Full). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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