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linux question by [MR] on 01-26-2006 at 01:11 AM

im think about putting linux on my spare computer.  can ubuntu still receive my bridged internet connection?  and am i going to have to have linux drivers for the ethernet card?  or will linux automatically install them for me?

RE: linux question by Voldemort on 01-26-2006 at 01:18 AM

i use the DSL linux live cd.. you can use wireless and wired cards with it, it should be the same for more distros

RE: linux question by [MR] on 01-26-2006 at 01:21 AM

ok thanks.  i'll try it.

RE: linux question by ShawnZ on 01-26-2006 at 01:26 AM

quote:
Originally posted by damm-o
i use the DSL linux live cd.. you can use wireless and wired cards with it, it should be the same for more distros

key word LIVE CD. he wants something he can decently use on it, obviously. and yes, ubuntu will work fine on it, it comes with plenty of drivers.
RE: linux question by Voldemort on 01-26-2006 at 01:29 AM

yes, but if live cds have that function , it seems logic to me that if a simple live cd has it, another hdd distro will work on it.

RE: linux question by ShawnZ on 01-26-2006 at 01:51 AM

quote:
Originally posted by damm-o
yes, but if live cds have that function , it seems logic to me that if a simple live cd has it, another hdd distro will work on it.

you didn't exactly tell him to just test with Damnsmall, you just said use it.
RE: linux question by [MR] on 01-26-2006 at 02:31 AM

its ok im installing ubuntu now.

RE: linux question by Voldemort on 01-26-2006 at 02:34 AM

quote:
Originally posted by ShawnZ
said use it.

i think it should be the same for other distros i said....
but meh lets not argue.
RE: linux question by Hank on 01-26-2006 at 03:18 AM

Shawnz loves an arguement,

RE: linux question by Snake on 01-26-2006 at 03:22 AM

I use ubuntu i'm on it right now it's got alot of programs that are realy good that are built-in.

RE: linux question by [MR] on 01-26-2006 at 03:30 AM

quote:
Originally posted by snake1131
I use ubuntu i'm on it right now it's got alot of programs that are realy good that are built-in.
yeah i know...its a cool OS.

isnt there a linux version of msn?
RE: linux question by ShawnZ on 01-26-2006 at 03:42 AM

gaim. (or *cringe* amsn.)

RE: linux question by [MR] on 01-26-2006 at 04:02 AM

ubuntu installed successfully :D  installing new updates now.