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Konqueror questions 3 31 (10/10/2006 4:26:15 AM) comp.os.linux.misc Historically, I've rarely used Konqueror for web browsing (I'm a die-hard Mozilla person), but I've had occasion to use it several times recently and I'm perplexed by a couple of things. 1) I don't see any w... WCJ

A question about windoze trolls 63 54 (8/22/2006 2:54:07 AM) comp.os.linux.misc I've always wondered what could possibly motivate anyone to troll *nix groups/boards and promote Micro$oft's shitty "OS." As I see it, there are really only a couple of explanations: 1) They're paid shills.... WCJ

Problem with system hanging 2 50 (8/9/2006 10:04:27 PM) comp.os.linux.misc This is so reminiscent of the problems my windoze acquaintances deal with, it's kind of spooky. Every once in a while--and with no rhyme or reason that I can detect--one of my Linux boxes hangs. The only co... WCJ

Several questions 2 20 (7/25/2006 7:03:47 PM) comp.graphics.apps.gimp I'm a relatively new convert to the GIMP and still have a long way to go. I'd appreciate some help with the following. When applying text to an image, how does one: A) Change the font (color, size, s... WCJ

Phantom directories? 4 32 (2/23/2005 6:22:23 PM) comp.os.linux.misc I'm an old (since the mid-'80s) *ix person, and I thought I knew just about everything about its directory structure and rules...but I guess not. This is a bit difficult to explain, so please bear with me. ... ScrubsFan

Suggestions for HP desktop? 2 27 (1/26/2005 6:37:06 PM) comp.os.linux.hardware I recently bought an HP Pavilion A710N desktop. I need to keep 'doze on it for a couple of applications, but want to partition it and dual boot Linux. If anyone has successfully installed Linux on this part... ScrubsFan

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is sudo easy its seems so incedibly hard to me 9 26 (8/5/2006 3:38:04 AM) comp.os.linux.misc jesus man I can copy a config over but then its like hell to figure out who can do what ... bootiack (361)

apt-get and ubuntu 4 25 (8/14/2006 1:49:18 AM) comp.os.linux.misc Hi all, I just installed the latest ubuntu distribution from a DVD I found in Linux Pro magazine. It's pretty slick and it looks very nice. But I can't seem to find some very basic packages such as gcc or em... rsina.no-ssppaamm (73)

A question about windoze trolls 63 54 (8/22/2006 2:54:07 AM) comp.os.linux.misc I've always wondered what could possibly motivate anyone to troll *nix groups/boards and promote Micro$oft's shitty "OS." As I see it, there are really only a couple of explanations: 1) They're paid shills.... nospam6780 (19)

PCLinuxOS .93 Big Daddy? A Piece Of Shit!!!!! 185 49 (8/22/2006 11:19:27 PM) comp.os.linux.misc Look, everyone outside of the Linux oddballs, knows that Linux sucks the big shalong but I thought I would give PCLinuxOS .93, the newest version a try. Big mistake. This POS is even worse than Ubuntu which s... simply.lisa (11)

Why I left Linux for Windows. 113 48 (8/25/2006 12:38:51 AM) comp.os.linux.misc About 10 years ago I was entrenched in Linux from head to toe. I thought Linux was the greatest thing that ever happened to computers and computer software. Of course I was a University student back then and re... donal_k_fellows (1)

MAC USERS ARE WHINY HIGHBROWS 2 28 (9/1/2006 4:48:13 PM) comp.os.linux.misc FUCK YOU MAC USER YOU ARE A BY BAND LVOER EITHER MALE OR FEMALE AND YOU LIEK TO HAVE EASY TO USE STUFF BUT CAN'T SEEM TO ENJOY BILL GATES PRODUCTS SO YOU NOW THINK YOUR A HACKER CUZ MAC IS BASED ON FREEBSD KE... bootiack (361)

Help me choose the Linux desktop distribution l should use 14 24 (9/13/2006 6:17:25 PM) comp.os.linux.misc Hello everyone, I am ready to jump in the Linux bandwagon but i am still hesitating as to which distribution I should focus on. This is why i need your advice and/or insights. But let me give you some idea of... clekuoh (15)

Konqueror questions 3 31 (10/10/2006 4:26:15 AM) comp.os.linux.misc Historically, I've rarely used Konqueror for web browsing (I'm a die-hard Mozilla person), but I've had occasion to use it several times recently and I'm perplexed by a couple of things. 1) I don't see any w... nospam6780 (19)

Linux Freak murderer<<Hans Reiser> Captured From His Mothers Basement! 42 47 (10/12/2006 7:21:48 PM) comp.os.linux.misc Another slimy Linux bastard gets captured and arrested for the murder of his wife. http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/10/10/BAGERLM3RR15.DTL Hopefully this dangerous crackpot is getting comPYLED ... peter.traphagen (6)