Is Linux Ready For The Desktop? Part 2

November 28, 2008 by Brandon

In part one of Is Linux Ready For The Desktop? we tackled some basic things that Linux should work on to help users to migrate to Linux as a realistic alternative to Windows or Mac.

This next part will talk about 3 more things I would like to see help Linux become more mainstream.

Software Library Cleanup

This isn't so much 'desktop specific' but more for all Linux distributions (desktop and/or servers).

Plugging Away!

October 21, 2008 by admin

We are still working hard on creating the most extensive documentation site for Linux. New pages are still being added everyday. The current plans are to get the basic stuff down then move into more complex subjects. If you would like to help us create the best Linux documentation site, please sign up and start writting new pages.

Why No Wiki Markup?

I have been asked why we are not using wiki syntax to build this documentation site. There are a few reasons:

Understanding 'Root' In Linux

October 2, 2008 by Brandon
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For some people, migrating from Windows offers a few roadblocks to the user. Linux runs on a different philosophy then Microsoft's flagship product. One key difference is permissions and privileges for users and files.

Basics

Early in Windows history, mainly the 9x branch, Windows didn't fully separate users into groups or roles. Linux, being a Unix variant has since the beginning. Newer Windows systems, such as Windows NT, XP and Vista have implemented a user/group methodology to managing users. Each system is different and has it's pro's and con's.

What Is Linux?

September 15, 2008 by Brandon
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The way to describe Linux comes in two flavors. Most people see it as talking about the whole operating system, but while not exactly wrong, but not completely right either.

The Kernel

The Kernel is the "core" of a Linux operating system. Without it you have a box with useless hardware. The purpose of the Linux Kernel is to manage the hardware, memory, system and device drivers, etc..

7th Anniversary of September 11th

September 11, 2008 by Brandon

Even though this has nothing to do with Linux, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the last 7 years since the attacks on the World Trade Center.

No matter what political party you belong to, I feel we can all agree for a safe return for the troops that are stationed in life threating areas of the world. I hope for the best for both the troops and the people who lost their lives on this tragic day.

At LinuxEdit, our main goal is not politics, but we do respect human life and sacrifice. So for all the troops in harms way, we wish you the best and come home soon.

Sincerely,

Choosing a Web Host

September 11, 2008 by Brandon
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Do you have any plans on creating your own website? Well, there are countless options for you to choose from and from a ton of different companies. This tutorial is here to provide some helpful tips on finding a great LINUX hosting plan that suits your needs.

The first thing to do is explain the different types of hosting.

Dedicated, VPS or Shared Hosting?

These are the three major types of hosting.

Understanding The Linux Filesystem

September 6, 2008 by Brandon
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The way Linux organizes its files on the hard drive is vastly different from how Windows handles this task. New Linux users coming from Windows sometime have a hard time maneuvering though directories or come with notions that Linux should manage its files in the same vain as Windows.

Is Linux Ready For The Desktop?

September 3, 2008 by Brandon

No, with caveats. I am sure to get comments saying how wrong I am. The point of writing this article was to not knock on Linux, but to shine the light on what I think are important features that could help people migrate to Linux.

Linux is a great operating system. So much so that it is the premier OS for web, mail and print servers. There is really no end to what Linux can do.

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