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How to kill the process in different group but not one-by-one?
Can we just put all the processes in one group and kill that group?
Is there any other way to do this?
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OpenSolaris and NTFS
Is there any way to mount NTFS partitions in OpenSolaris? This is the main issue preventing me from testing it out for more than a day. I need to be able to mount my external. I have vast experience ...
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What OS to use, or build myself, to just show a browser after starting up?
I was reading about Linux and found out that you can apparently custom build your own operating system.
The thing is, it all sounds great for what I would like to do but my knowledge in that area is ...
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Should I pitch Ubuntu to virus victims?
I've noticed that on a regular basis I see facebook statuses complaining about viruses (e.g. "sorry I haven't been on in a few days... my comp got socked by a virus and I had to reinstall everything")
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introductory video on Ubuntu
Is there a great first video for someone that has no idea about operating systems to introduce them to the possibility of using Ubuntu, demonstrating what it looks like, advantages / disadvantages, ...
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How to install windows xp in a system which is having ubuntu linux
I want to install Windows XP in a system which is having Ubuntu Linux. I don't want Ubuntu Linux, I want only Windows XP
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Finding which OS a software requires?
How to find a (ie., Portable single executable) software requires a particular OS (Win98, Win98SE, WinME, Win2000, WinXP, Linux). I am using Win98SE in one pc and WinXP in another PC. If I copy/...
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What is a fast and modern OS for an old iBook G3? [closed]
I have a couple old iBooks G3 with 800 MHz, 256MB RAM and a CD drive.
I am looking for suggestions of what would be the best OS to install. The OS should have a modern web browser and be fast.
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Operating System's Total User Market Share [closed]
Does anyone knows where I can find some statistics how many percent each OS takes out of 100% users out there?
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timing a program
I am runnning a program in a linux server as well as timing its time usage by command time.
Looking at the final output, I am confused since I thought "real=sys+user" or it at least ...
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What is the difference between Unix and Linux? [duplicate]
I want to know what the actual difference between Unix and Linux is.
Do they share the same kernel?
Is Linux built on Unix?
Do programs written for Linux work on Unix and vice-versa?
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Can I copy my operating-system on an USB-stick to use it in the go?
I'm tired of configuring my system and all applications for different computers (work, home, laptop, ...). Can I copy my system on an USB-stick and boot from it? What are the pitfalls in doing so and ...
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