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09-15-2002, 04:43 PM
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Linux vs Unix
Ok so in another thread it was established that Linux evolved from Unix. Now, is Redhat is the OS for Linux is BSD the OS for Unix? In Jurassic Park the girl was like "Unix systems, I know this. . ." and she was scrolling through a 3d desktop. . . is this how unix really looks? .. . .Any screenies of Unix systems?
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09-15-2002, 04:49 PM
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Hi TiMeCuBE,
The computer used in JP was just running a program on UNIX, the OS itself is basically command lines (like DOS). Red Hat, Mandrake, etc. are Linux which is based on UNIX, but it isn't the same. BSD is just on type of UNIX, there are many different variations that share the same basic UNIX base. Hope that helps. |
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09-15-2002, 04:52 PM
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Yes it does, now I want to partition my hdd for 60 gb Windows Xp and 20gb for Linux/UNIX. Which would you recomend and why? I am sort of leaning towards redhat but I have never used either.
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09-15-2002, 04:52 PM
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O yeah, and how are Redhat/Mandrake different?
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09-15-2002, 04:53 PM
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Mandrake has always been regarded as the easiest and most "user friendly" version for beginners, so I would recommend you start with that.
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/ Both Mandrake and Red Hat are Linux, and you'll be able to run the same programs. The difference is in how they install themselves and the drivers and programs they comes with. |
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09-15-2002, 05:01 PM
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Gee thanks Dr. Z. I think I'll will get Mandrake over Redhat. Is there anyway to get it free without feeling morally wrong? I don't really want to steal there product but one site for UNIX was "www.freebsd.com".
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09-15-2002, 05:03 PM
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You can legally download any version of Linux that you like from here for free.
http://www.linuxiso.org/ All you need is a fast net connection and a CD burner. All these Linux distributions are freely available, if you buy a copy at the store you're only paying for the box, a manual and added tech support. |
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09-15-2002, 05:41 PM
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In the Mandrake section, which should i get 8.2 or 9.0 r2? Which should I download; PPC or !586?
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09-15-2002, 05:47 PM
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i586 8.2
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09-15-2002, 06:05 PM
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thanks Dr Z
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09-15-2002, 10:15 PM
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"ease of use" IMO seems to depend on what you are gonna do with your Linux. Fiddle around or do regular PC stuff or have the most cutting edge features known to linux, go Mandy. Development or networking or stability (my experience) go with something like slackware.
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