[Caedis]

This is a brief listing of the linux-related FAQ's and guides here at Overclock.net, sorted by area of content.

If you have a suggestion for a FAQ to be added, please send me a PM and I'll add it ASAP.

General Linux FAQs

• How-to: Linux Gaming Explained - Caedis
• Linux 101 - ouroboros1827
• Choosing a Distro - Kittani
• OCNix FAQ - Our own in-house developed distribution. - R3ap3r
• Which distro is best for me? Answer here! - Jaredvcxz

Programs

• Installing Wine - Caedis
• Xfire over Wine - Wheezy Baby
• Installing Kiba-Dock - dhrandy
• Folding @ Home on Linux - Chim3ra
• What is this APT thing in Ubuntu, and how do I use it? - Chipp
• What is this Yum thing in Fedora, and how do I use it? - Chipp
• Google Earth on Linux - kc-tr
  [*]Counter-Strike Source in Ubuntu - talntid
• Linux Benchmarking Software - talntid
• CompizFusion and Nvidia on Ubuntu - talntid
• Run any windows program on Ubuntu - talntid
  [*]Run your existing Windows install and application in Ubuntu - talntid

Hardware

• Nvidia Overclocking in Linux - Caedis
• ATi Overclocking in Linux - Melcar
• Getting Mouse Side Buttons to work in Linux - dangerousHobo
• Guide to Linux partitioning - Kittani

Fixes

• Fix black screen with Nvidia and Beryl - dhrandy
• How-to: Asus P5N32-E SLI Plus with Linux - Caedis

How-To's

• Nvidia drivers in Ubuntu - Caedis
• ATi drivers in Ubuntu - Melcar
• How-to: Linux Temps and System Monitors - Caedis
• Restore GRUB, and add another OS to the boot menu - JerseyDubbin
• Burn MP3s to CD in Ubuntu without conversions - trippin out
• How to make a Quick-Launch icon - dangerousHobo
• Create Video DVD's in Linux - The_Jester
• Boot Knoppix from a USB drive - Lurikrunch
• Skin Gnome - The_Jester
• Install linux on your Linksys router - matt_s989
• Add Delete to your right-click menu - trippen out
• Enable the Debian menu for extra Ubuntu features - trippen out
• Share folders between Windows and Linux - dhrandy
• Play MP3s in Fedora - immoral giant
• Increase Fedora's multimedia support - immoral giant
• Add a Terminal option to your right-click menu - dangerousHobo
• Compile a Custom Kernel - dangerousHobo
• Listen to Shoutcast Streams - kc-tr
• Monitor your server win Munin - kc-tr
• Webadmin in Ubuntu - kc-tr
• Advanced Wine tweaking for Gaming -priapus
• Install VMWare on Ubuntu 8.04 - stanrc
• How to import Outlook express files (.dbx) to Linux Email clients - GodofGrunts

 

[SZayat]

LOL

 

[Caedis]

Updated

 

[BLinux]

Just thought I would link some of my posts:

How to tune Linux on RAID devices

How to get Java to work in 64bit Firefox

How to get 64bit Flash Player to work in Firefox

 

[Caedis]

Added

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Originally Posted by Caedis ATi drivers in Ubuntu - Melcar

 

[error10]

I have a bunch you should consider adding.

See below.

 

[Caedis]

Also added

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caedis ATi Overclocking in Linux - Melcar

 

[GodofGrunts]

There's been a whole lot of HOWTO's and such that should be added.

 

[Cerberus]

I suggest revamping the gaming guide in linux.

Alot of stuff changed.

 

[GodofGrunts]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cerberus I suggest revamping the gmain guide in linux. Alot of stuff changed.

What?

 

[Caedis]

Quote:

Originally Posted by GodofGrunts There's been a whole lot of HOWTO's and such that should be added.

you should let me know then....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caedis If you would like your FAQ to be inlcuded here, please drop me a PM and I'll add it ASAP.

 

[Caedis]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cerberus I suggest revamping the gaming guide in linux. Alot of stuff changed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GodofGrunts What?

I second that what.

Additionally, this isn't the place to discuss that thread. Go to that thread so that the people who have subscribed to it have a chance to respond and give input on what should be changed.

 

[Cerberus]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caedis I second that what. Additionally, this isn't the place to discuss that thread. Go to that thread so that the people who have subscribed to it have a chance to respond and give input on what should be changed.

I have.

 

[TFB]

I'm a little too hammered right now, but I've been thinking about a tutorial of just the basics. I'm pretty new to linux. Some of the stuff we talk about is either frightening or absurd to those who want to switch.

Some of the topics I want to cover:

1. Picking your distro
2. Picking your Desktop Environment
3. Installing packages in *buntu (Software Center, Synaptic, Deb packages, CLI, compiling from source)
4. Safety features. Explaining Root, when you need it, why it shouldn't be disabled for new people
5. CLI and why you should love it
6. Adding repositories
7. About the Community

Pretty much trying to get people over their fears of switching or at least trying something different.

 

[error10]

Quote:

Originally Posted by TFB I'm a little too hammered right now, but I've been thinking about a tutorial of just the basics. I'm pretty new to linux. Some of the stuff we talk about is either frightening or absurd to those who want to switch. Some of the topics I want to cover: Picking your distro Picking your Desktop Environment Installing packages in *buntu (Software Center, Synaptic, Deb packages, CLI, compiling from source) Safety features. Explaining Root, when you need it, why it shouldn't be disabled for new people CLI and why you should love it Adding repositories About the Community Pretty much trying to get people over their fears of switching or at least trying something different.

I hope you'll come back in the morning after your hangover is gone and talk to us about this. I'd like to know if you want to answer these questions, or have them answered!

One comment I will make AGAIN: Sure you should love the CLI, but try to avoid throwing noobs at it too hard.

 

[TFB]

Hangovers? Pfft.

No, what I was thinking about is a tutorial on the basics, in plain English for those who might want to switch.

 

[Caedis]

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Originally Posted by Caedis How to import Outlook express files (.dbx) to Linux Email clients - GodofGrunts

Added a new How to by GodofGrunts

 

[Jimi]

Should add my Debian LAMP guide
http://www.overclock.net/linux-unix/...ml#post7791162

Although it's still under construction, it just needs extras. The main part is finished.

 

[GodofGrunts]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimi Should add my Debian LAMP guide http://www.overclock.net/linux-unix/...ml#post7791162 Although it's still under construction, it just needs extras. The main part is finished.

OP says to PM him.

 

[enorbet2]

Greetz

It seems to me that the biggest problem(s) for newbs, and that can include Old Tymerz on new-to-them distros, is how to deal with "Getting Stuck" and there are only a few basic kinds

1) Stuck at a boot to console (often, if X fails or Maintenance boot is required)
a) how to find logs and gain information (also see "3")
b) how to repair Xorg
c) how to access the internet and gain help from console (ie *****X, Lynx, etc.) via alternate console pages (which implies how to open additional consoles)
d) how to reboot when "ctrl-alt-del" doesn't work (eg: /sbin/shutdown -r now )

2) Stuck in X Desktop
a) how to restart X (ie: how to restore and when to use "ctrl-alt-backspace)
b) various ways to drop back to console
1) in addition to still being in X, and
2) including killing X

3) How to close programs with specialized commands including
a) man pages
b) vi(m) , nano, and other common text editors
c) miscellaneous programs that require Q, Esc, or Ctrl-C (which reminds me of a whole other FAQ of keyboard options like copy 'n paste w/ Ctrl -C and Ctrl-V)

What do you think?