www.linuxboard.com http://www.linuxboard.com Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Learning Linux http://www.linuxboard.com/2012/01/28/learning-linux/ http://www.linuxboard.com/2012/01/28/learning-linux/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.linuxboard.com/?p=12 Whether you’re running on Hughesnet or DSL you can get some value out of Linux. For first time developers and seasoned professionals this platform is here to stay and here are a few ways to get up to speed if you need a little Linux tutorial:

Take a Class: If you’ve got a local university or community college nearby odds are they’re offering a Linux or Linux-related class sometime in the near future.

Get Some One-On-One: It’s no big secret a lot of developers are freelancers which means they love side money. If you know someone (or know someone who knows someone) ask for a private lesson for a fee – they’ll be more than happy to spend a few hours making themselves feel smart and padding their wallets.

Get Online: Message boards still are the best way to learn anything new within the developer community. People are constantly talking about issues surrounding Linux and any other platform you can imagine so dive in, start working with it and see what you can find out online when you run into snags.

]]> http://www.linuxboard.com/2012/01/28/learning-linux/feed/ 0 What Are The Cost Efficiencies Within The Linux System http://www.linuxboard.com/2011/08/13/what-are-the-cost-efficiencies-within-the-linux-system/ http://www.linuxboard.com/2011/08/13/what-are-the-cost-efficiencies-within-the-linux-system/#comments Sat, 13 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.linuxboard.com/?p=10 Many computer users are tired of paying premium pricing for a computer. They think that the price is paying for all of the computer components; however, this is not the case. They are actually paying for an operating system, which is essentially software that allows people to control their computer. Nearly every computer, with the exception of Macintosh use the Microsoft operating system. Microsoft software has a nasty reputation for acquiring a wealth of viruses. Macintosh’s operating system actually has a really good reputation; however, people will pay substantially more for a Macintosh product.Didn-t catch that? This explains it. Fortunately, a few years ago, some computer geniuses created their own operating system, referred to as Linux.

The cost efficiencies within the Linux System are excellent. Linux allows their users to create different programs that Linux users can download. These programs are all free to Linux users, which makes the value even greater. The Linux operating system, in itself, is free to anyone. This will allow people to buy computers, without an operating system, which will make them substantially cheaper. People will not notice much of a difference between Linux and Windows, as they appear to have a similar layout. Linux is renown for not getting viruses, as the user is not logged in through the root system.

]]> http://www.linuxboard.com/2011/08/13/what-are-the-cost-efficiencies-within-the-linux-system/feed/ 0 Is The Linux Operating System Better Than MSDOS http://www.linuxboard.com/2011/08/10/is-the-linux-operating-system-better-than-msdos/ http://www.linuxboard.com/2011/08/10/is-the-linux-operating-system-better-than-msdos/#comments Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.linuxboard.com/?p=9 Both the Linux operating system and MS-DOS work using line commands. This gives them a similar appearance at first glance. Both systems can be obtained for free, so there’s no price advantage between them.
When you look at the details of each system, you can see they are very different. The MS-DOS system was developed in the late 1970s, and was created to work on desktop computers of that time period. Additional features have been added since then, but it’s still a small-scale operating system. Its main advantage is that there are relatively few commands to remember in order to use it.
On the other hand, the Linux system was created more recently. It is designed to utilize the greater power of newer microprocessors. Linux is essentially a scaled-down version of the UNIX operating system. An important feature of this system is multitasking, this allows the user to access more than one program at the same time.
MS-DOS just doesn’t have this capability. The Linux system has a more extensive list of commands to remember, but there are free and priced programs that provide a graphical user interface. All of these advantages make Linux a better prospect for nearly everyone.

]]> http://www.linuxboard.com/2011/08/10/is-the-linux-operating-system-better-than-msdos/feed/ 0 Is The Linux Operating System Better Than Web OS http://www.linuxboard.com/2011/08/08/is-the-linux-operating-system-better-than-web-os/ http://www.linuxboard.com/2011/08/08/is-the-linux-operating-system-better-than-web-os/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.linuxboard.com/?p=8 The linux operating system is Macs response to microsoft, which is run on pcs. So, how do you decide if you are a linux fan or a OS based consumer? Using linux can take some getting used to, especially if you have always dealt with PCs and don’t really know much about macs, and how they function. So, it will be a trial and error process, it will take time to learn how to operate using the linux system, and it might be frustrating early on, especially if you have never used it in the past and have always been a PC person.Want more? Click here/tag

But, giving linux a shot will definately be in your best interest, because once you get the hang of this operating system, you won’t know how you ever got along using a PC your whole life. It is a much more stream lined OS, offers great features which PC and Web OS systems don’t offer, is very quick in processing and database infomration, and can really synchronize and stream line the entire work flow you are performing. So, although it will take some getting used to, stick with linux and you will definately be happy with its performance.

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While Assembly is used, most of Linux is written in C/C. Every Linux version comes with the Gnu C compiler which operators can use to install new programs. Many Linux distributions come with their own package manager to reduce the need to run the compiler. A true Linux and Unix devotee will not use the package manager, but many people prefer something that they can download, install and just have it work. Not everyone is a master programmer.

C will always be an essential part of Linux. This will not change no matter how many package managers Red Hat, Ubuntu and Debian go through throughout the years.

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