also @ TechSpot: OCZ Vertex 450 Review

Step-by-step Linux beginner's guides

Discussion in 'The Alternative OS' started by Leeky, Oct 15, 2011.

Post New Reply

  1. Leeky TechSpot Moderator Posts: 4,344   +59

    Please find below various guides I have written for Linux installations and configuration.

    Step-by-step beginners guides to installing Linux

    Debian 6.0.4 guide
    Ubuntu 10.04 guide
    Ubuntu 11.10 guide

    More to follow as I write new guides.

    If you'd like to see a specific distro's installation covered, lets us know by replying below and I'll make efforts to include it where possible.
    Leeky, Oct 15, 2011
    #1

  2. Klaythegreat Newcomer, in training

    Ubuntu 12.04 is out now also
    Klaythegreat, May 13, 2012
    #2

  3. Leeky TechSpot Moderator Posts: 4,344   +59

    Aye, I'll be covering that shortly.
    Leeky, May 14, 2012
    #3

  4. Doctor John TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 247   +15

    Do you have anything for Fedora 16/17 please?
    Doctor John, May 14, 2012
    #4

  5. Leeky TechSpot Moderator Posts: 4,344   +59

    I'm actually currently working on a guide Fedora 17, so should have it up in a few days. I've been running it on my laptop for a couple of weeks now (it replaced openSUSE), and I have to say it'll probably be staying on there. :)
    Leeky, May 14, 2012
    #5

  6. Doctor John TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 247   +15

    Excellent! I'd like a look at that, I'm trying to set Fedora up as a dual-HDD, dual-boot on my main machine, but had a couple of teething problems (which are probably down to me, not the OS:( ).
    Thank you for the prompt reply.
    Doctor John, May 14, 2012
    #6
     

  7. Leeky TechSpot Moderator Posts: 4,344   +59

    It would be worth creating a thread in "The Alternative OS" sub-forum with the issues your facing, if you would like more help with resolving them. I'll happily take a look at them when I have a bit more time later on today.
    Leeky, May 14, 2012
    #7

  8. Doctor John TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 247   +15

    Thanks, I may take you up on that later, but I'm hoping that I can fathom them myself, with a little help from your forthcoming guide:).
    Doctor John, May 14, 2012
    #8

  9. Leeky TechSpot Moderator Posts: 4,344   +59

    No problem. I'll send you a PM once it goes live, Doctor John.
    Leeky, May 15, 2012
    #9

  10. learninmypc TechSpot Guru Posts: 3,029   +100

    I have a friend that is legally blind. My question is would Linux,Ubunto or one of those OS's be a better bet for him? TIA
    learninmypc, Jan 8, 2013
    #10

  11. Marnomancer TechSpot Booster Posts: 801   +46

    Ubuntu would be good, Linux Mint might be even better IMHO, but someone would have to configure the accessibility settings for better usability.

    Here's a tutorial: http://ubuntuaccessibility.wordpress.com/

    And further reading: https://live.gnome.org/Orca

    It does take some work to set up everything, but if money's an issue, it's worth it.
    Yet, paid/proprietary software for accessibility features, particularly speech recognition, are available in Linux. Open-source/free counterparts just don't have the polished, complete feel.
    Marnomancer, Jan 8, 2013
    #11

  12. learninmypc TechSpot Guru Posts: 3,029   +100

    Thank you.(y)
    learninmypc, Jan 8, 2013
    #12

  13. Marnomancer TechSpot Booster Posts: 801   +46

    Anytime, mate. ;) (y)
    Marnomancer, Jan 11, 2013
    #13

Add New Comment

Social Login & Guest Posting

TechSpot Members
Login here or sign up for free,
it takes about a minute.
Get complete access to the TechSpot community. Join thousands of technology enthusiasts that contribute and share knowledge in our forum. Get a private inbox, upload your own photo gallery and more.