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Ubuntu as a separate OS v/s Wubi
Due to some hardware problem, I am unable to use both my DVD drive and the bootable USB stick to install Ubuntu as a separate OS alongside Windows 7. I came across WUBI. I was wondering if there would ...
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Linux distribution detection with Nmap
When I run Nmap with OS detection it delivers the kernel version of the Linux host instead of the name of the Distribution. Nessus does Os detection based on banners (http://www.tenable.com/blog/...
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How do I install multiple OSes on a USB flash drive?
I would like to try out different Linux distros on the go using a USB flash drive.
Is it possible to install multiple Linux OSes on a single USB drive?
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What are the differences between "enterprise" and "home" Linux distributions?
Simply as the title says, what are the main differences between these two kind of distributions?
Being Linux basically suited to be tailored to each own preferences and fully customizable in every ...
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Where can I find a comprehensive explanation of hard drive partitioning? [closed]
I have been messing around with linux distros and have been asked to create partitions. I generally just click through the standard options without really knowing what I am doing. Since this kind of ...
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What are the risks (if any) of installing an older version of Linux
My machine has limited RAM capacity. Newer Linux distributions seem to require more memory (often 1 GB or more) and seem to consume more than 500 MB on itself.
Is it safe to use an older version of ...
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Which Linux OS Dist is most python friendly? [closed]
I am a mid-level python developer interested primarily in creating WSGI-based web apps. I have a working knowledge of *nix but not of sysadmin. I will be working from command line. Which Linux OS ...
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Which Linux Mint flavor is most suited for a 2.6Ghz + 500MB RAM computer? [closed]
I've tried Ubuntu, and while enjoyed it, couldn't run more than one program before the computer felt slow.
Linux Mint has these different versions:
Linux Mint Gnome
Linux Mint XFCE
Linux Mint ...
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