LinuxQuestions.org
Latest LQ Deal: Latest LQ Deals
Home Forums Tutorials Articles Register
Go Back   LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Newbie
Reload this Page Command Promps?
User Name
Password
Linux - Newbie This Linux forum is for members that are new to Linux.
Just starting out and have a question? If it is not in the man pages or the how-to's this is the place!

Notices


Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2
  Search this Thread
Old 08-18-2002, 03:52 PM   #1
racecardude14
LQ Newbie
 
Registered: Aug 2002
Posts: 26

Rep: Reputation: 15
Command Prompt?

I got a question, the more i look around, the more it sounds like you use command promps in Linux, It there a desktop, or will i have to type a bunch of stuff to start an application... (I still dont have linux so i dont know)
Last edited by racecardude14; 08-18-2002 at 04:08 PM.
 
Old 08-18-2002, 04:17 PM   #2
acid_kewpie
Moderator
 
Registered: Jun 2001
Location: UK
Distribution: Gentoo, RHEL, Fedora, Centos
Posts: 43,417

Rep: Reputation: 1985Reputation: 1985Reputation: 1985Reputation: 1985Reputation: 1985Reputation: 1985Reputation: 1985Reputation: 1985Reputation: 1985Reputation: 1985Reputation: 1985
linux uses both, it's up to you which you generally prefer to use. i'd suggest actually installing linux before asking question slike these, as they won't be questions anymore once you get into an Xwindows session or something.
 
Old 08-18-2002, 04:19 PM   #3
racecardude14
LQ Newbie
 
Registered: Aug 2002
Posts: 26

Original Poster
Rep: Reputation: 15
I'm not made of money, i need to know what its like so that i dont waist my money
 
Old 08-18-2002, 04:35 PM   #4
trickykid
LQ Guru
 
Registered: Jan 2001
Posts: 24,149

Rep: Reputation: 269Reputation: 269Reputation: 269
You can download Linux for free. If you have a broadband connection and a burner, you can always check out www.linuxiso.org to download most distros that are out there.
 
Old 08-18-2002, 04:38 PM   #5
racecardude14
LQ Newbie
 
Registered: Aug 2002
Posts: 26

Original Poster
Rep: Reputation: 15
dont have broadband... but thanks
 
Old 08-18-2002, 04:40 PM   #6
racecardude14
LQ Newbie
 
Registered: Aug 2002
Posts: 26

Original Poster
Rep: Reputation: 15
Witch one should i download
 
Old 08-18-2002, 04:40 PM   #7
racecardude14
LQ Newbie
 
Registered: Aug 2002
Posts: 26

Original Poster
Rep: Reputation: 15
well i mean the eisyest for me to instal and use
 
Old 08-18-2002, 04:44 PM   #8
trickykid
LQ Guru
 
Registered: Jan 2001
Posts: 24,149

Rep: Reputation: 269Reputation: 269Reputation: 269
Well the most recommended one is Mandrake for new users in which I would recommend probably as well.
 
Old 08-18-2002, 04:45 PM   #9
racecardude14
LQ Newbie
 
Registered: Aug 2002
Posts: 26

Original Poster
Rep: Reputation: 15
Slackware seems to be less of a download...
 
Old 08-18-2002, 04:47 PM   #10
trickykid
LQ Guru
 
Registered: Jan 2001
Posts: 24,149

Rep: Reputation: 269Reputation: 269Reputation: 269
Slackware is more advanced but you learn with it. It doesn't come with a bunch of GUI tools to configure, mostly edit and configure by hand, but that is a good thing if you want to learn Linux.
 
Old 08-18-2002, 04:49 PM   #11
racecardude14
LQ Newbie
 
Registered: Aug 2002
Posts: 26

Original Poster
Rep: Reputation: 15
Thats wut i thought, i'l learn fast, but I'm new to Linux...I will go over to a friends and get it downloaded or burned... or if i give you my adress you can send me your CD...
 
Old 08-18-2002, 04:57 PM   #12
racecardude14
LQ Newbie
 
Registered: Aug 2002
Posts: 26

Original Poster
Rep: Reputation: 15
I would ask you to instal it too, but thats over doing it
 
Old 08-18-2002, 05:01 PM   #13
trickykid
LQ Guru
 
Registered: Jan 2001
Posts: 24,149

Rep: Reputation: 269Reputation: 269Reputation: 269
Quote:
Originally posted by racecardude14
I would ask you to instal it too, but thats over doing it
Ah, but its good to do it yourself, then you learn more about it.. and how it installs, etc.
 
Old 08-18-2002, 05:02 PM   #14
racecardude14
LQ Newbie
 
Registered: Aug 2002
Posts: 26

Original Poster
Rep: Reputation: 15
well can you send me your slakware cd... or do i need to download it
 
Old 08-18-2002, 05:05 PM   #15
trickykid
LQ Guru
 
Registered: Jan 2001
Posts: 24,149

Rep: Reputation: 269Reputation: 269Reputation: 269
If your wanting the latest Slack 8.1, unfortunately I don't have that one, your better off downloading most likely.
 
  


Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2



Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Is there a single command to list all hardware installed (command line)? davee Linux - Hardware 6 02-28-2009 07:19 PM
Require Linux/Perl equivalent command for windows Command alix123 Programming 7 08-19-2005 02:23 AM
Why after start of a command the invitation for input next command has not appeared. ukrainet Linux - General 3 06-24-2005 08:16 AM
Redirecting output to a command-line argument of another command madiyaan Linux - Newbie 1 02-19-2005 04:35 PM
Key stroke/command to shut down x and go into the command prompt screen? Fear58 Linux - General 1 07-14-2004 07:14 PM

LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Newbie

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:45 AM.

Contact Us - Advertising Info - Rules - Privacy - LQ Merchandise - Donations - Contributing Member - LQ Sitemap -
Main Menu
Advertisement
My LQ
Write for LQ
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute content, let us know.
Main Menu
Syndicate
RSS1  Latest Threads
RSS1  LQ News
Twitter: @linuxquestions
Open Source Consulting | Domain Registration