Open Question: Most secure and stable linux build...?

7 February 2012, 9:00 pm

I've just recently started looking into replacing my windows os with a linux build and am trying to find a build with the best security features. as this is linux I'm sure most of them are secure but I'm curious which one has the best firewall? any help would be awesome. BTW right now im running li... Read More »

Open Question: Debian LAMP server - Randomly changes folder permissions?

7 February 2012, 4:59 pm

I am running a LAMP server (Ubuntu) on a VM, using ESXi. I host multiple websites using the Virtualmin/Webmin CP. I have been having problems with one site that I am hosting, a wiki that uses Mediawiki, http://minetestwiki.co.cc/index.php?title=Main_Page Basically it'll randomly change the folder p... Read More »

Open Question: How to install Ubuntu/ Debian/ fedora?

7 February 2012, 5:08 am

I have XP installed on my pc, 1.6 ghz, 1GB ram, 80 GB harddrive, first time I going to use linux, which one you suggest Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian or any other distribution ? can I install it without unistalling xp ? How much disk space does it requires ? [as I am out of disk space :-), usual problem w... Read More »

Open Question: what are the functions of the Debian Linux?

5 February 2012, 6:02 am

I want to know the functions of the Debian Linux Operating System.... Read More »

Open Question: What process do you use to build a website?

4 February 2012, 3:31 pm

Hi everyone, I am currently trying to create a website with my brother and a friend. I will be using the Django web development framework. I currently work as a software developper but I have no experience whatsoever in website development. I have a Virtual Private Server running Debian, and I wo... Read More »

Open Question: How do I install the right driver on my computer for Debian Squeez?

4 February 2012, 11:09 am

So I've been trying to get the internet working on Debian squeez on my desktop for a while now. I know I have to install a driver, but I don't know how to install it or which is the right driver. I have a 2005 Everex Explora GS28 AMD Simpron... Read More »

Voting Question: How do I get the internet working on Debian?

4 February 2012, 6:29 am

So I asked this question before, and i didn't really get the answer I was looking for. I asked my friend how to do this and he said I had to install a driver. I searched up the drivers and they were all confusing honestly. What do I do? I have a 2005 Everex Explora GS28 An AMD Sempron Processor... Read More »

Voting Question: Minecra Server, What OS?

31 January 2012, 1:51 pm

Hello, recently I got a Linux VPS to host a minecraft server. I now have to choose between what distro to use. The distros I am allowed to use are following: CentOS 5 with Parallels Plesk Panel 10 (64-bit) CentOS 5 with Parallels SB Panel 10 (64-bit) ubuntu 10.04 LTS minimal system (64-bit) Debian ... Read More »

Resolved Question: ARM - x86 Linux Application Compatibility?

29 January 2012, 4:41 pm

Can I run x86 Linux native applications on ARM without recompiling or anything? It seems that I shouldn't be able to because ARM is a RISC architecture and x86 is CISC but I haven't been able to find anything stating that. Specifically ARMv6, 256 Mb RAM, CPU: 700 MHz ARM1176JZF-S core (ARM11 family)... Read More »

Resolved Question: Why can't software in Linux be both new and stable?

29 January 2012, 7:24 am

Hi! In Windows I just go and download the latest software I need and it usually works. But not in Linux. In Linux you have to choose between old and stable or new and unstable. And if I choose a distro that is old and stable(like Debian), then the only way to get "new" software is to compile from s... Read More »

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