Linux - NewbieThis 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
Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community.
You are currently viewing LQ as a guest. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Registration is quick, simple and absolutely free. Join our community today!
Note that registered members see fewer ads, and ContentLink is completely disabled once you log in.
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you need to reset your password, click here.
Having a problem logging in? Please visit this page to clear all LQ-related cookies.
Get a virtual cloud desktop with the Linux distro that you want in less than five minutes with Shells! With over 10 pre-installed distros to choose from, the worry-free installation life is here! Whether you are a digital nomad or just looking for flexibility, Shells can put your Linux machine on the device that you want to use.
Exclusive for LQ members, get up to 45% off per month. Click here for more info.
I'm such a nub to linux. Im curretnly downloading Mandrake. I'm gonna format my PC and install mandrake to it. I just need to know if some basic exe formats will work with mandrake. For instance netstumber? and could I install airsnort to mandrake as well? I don't see why not. So My real question is can mandrake open basic exe programs? and I have a wireless PCMIA card on my lap top. Would mandrake suppor the files on the cd?
Windows exectuables, including windows drivers, do not work natively in Linux. *Some* work in wine (which comes as a standard app in many distros), some require Cedega (a non-free Wine derivative), some require Crossover Office (a non-free Wine derivative). Some, like device drivers, are simply non-compatible.
On the plus side, most devices requiring drivers have free/open-source drivers available in Linux, usually installed as part of the setup process initially.
It is using programs like net stumbler with a lap top to find other wireless networks and gaining internet access. You an do this from your car and have free internet and do other fun things.
you might also find that your network card works anyway in linux and you might not need netstumbler (assuming net stumbler is some kind of driver, like it seemed to be on their website).
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing
Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute
content, let us know.