Login or Register to Ask a Question and Join Our Community


UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

Unix? Whats that

 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Top Forums UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers Unix? Whats that
# 1  
Old 03-31-2004
Unix? Whats that
Hi, I am curently running Windows. Don't laugh. Unix is a OS right? I am thinking about getting it but am not sure about geting Unix or Linux. I could use all the help I can get, Thanks!
# 2  
Old 03-31-2004
What is unix and is linux a unix system
# 3  
Old 03-31-2004
thanks, sorry for the trouble.
# 4  
Old 03-31-2004
I just recently got into unix and depending on what your needs, are unix may or may not be worth learning..

Try download a copy of freebsd and get some pdf's. That's got to be about the easiest way to start off,

If you want to run a workhorse of a server, unix would be good..

If your a gamer,surfer,.. stick with windows.
# 5  
Old 03-31-2004
I am a gamer, but I want to learn Unix. Can't you run two OS's on one PC? I am pretty sure my PC can handle it. 3.08 giga hertz, 80 giga bites etc. etc.
# 6  
Old 03-31-2004
it sure can. you can get almost anything to dual boot. search this site as there have been a few good threads on the topic. very useful information.
# 7  
Old 04-01-2004
Quote:
Originally posted by DamienVryce
I am a gamer, but I want to learn Unix. Can't you run two OS's on one PC? I am pretty sure my PC can handle it. 3.08 giga hertz, 80 giga bites etc. etc.
You can install multiple OS in one box. But you could only run one at one time. or you want to use vmware. Smilie
 
Login or Register to Ask a Question

Previous Thread | Next Thread

10 More Discussions You Might Find Interesting

1. Programming

Whats the most in-demand programming language UNIX

I am interested in learning Programming Language to complement my UNIX. What language should I concentrate on to enhance my UNIX. What companies are seeking with UNIX. What languages are used with UNIX as for as there application. Are there any one here from DC (6 Replies)
Discussion started by: zbest1966
6 Replies

2. UNIX for Advanced & Expert Users

Whats the fastest UNIX compression utility you know of.

Hi everyone, Just interested to know everyones opinions on the fastest unix compression utility with okejish compression (doesnt have to have awsome compression). I know of gzip bzip2 (sucks lol) and a couple of others but what is a great one for compression large amounts of data that wont eat... (8 Replies)
Discussion started by: aleks001
8 Replies

3. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

whats setenv in unix

Hi whats the setenv command in unix..?? i have set the oracle_home path as aa.ii.1 in kron_settings and mentioned setenv oracle_path as aa.ii.2 in user settings. Does this make any changes made to the path name of the oracle_home when i run a scripts in unix..???:( (1 Reply)
Discussion started by: abhi_123
1 Replies

4. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

Whats is the user of $ and # in UNIX ???

Whats is the user of $ and # in UNIX ??? (2 Replies)
Discussion started by: Paynemax
2 Replies

5. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

Whats the latest verson of Unix?

Also can unix be downloaded? Thank you, Nic (2 Replies)
Discussion started by: nicjr3
2 Replies

6. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

Linux OR Unix Whats The Difference!

What is the difference bettween linux and unix? Sorry but I am really new to this! :confused: Also are they BOTH free :-D (1 Reply)
Discussion started by: jamesthemagicia
1 Replies

7. Programming

whats the command in unix

what is the command to print the text in a specifed location eg i have text ("i am here"); i have to print it on location 20,20 wat is the command and which header file it uses i am currentlr working in solaris 5.8 using unix (1 Reply)
Discussion started by: ramneek
1 Replies

8. Shell Programming and Scripting

Whats does this mean

Found this piece of code written in ksh. I have no ideas what do the stuff like ${SRF##*\.} do. SUFFIX=${SRF##*\.} if ; then SUFFIX="" fi I have encountered similar expressions in other programs also. Any pointers on where to learn more about these... (1 Reply)
Discussion started by: jyotipg
1 Replies

9. Shell Programming and Scripting

Whats the Vhost Command for the Unix Shell

anyone know? would be greatly thankful. (4 Replies)
Discussion started by: shellnewbie
4 Replies

10. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

Whats the dif between AIX and UNIX?

Hi, sorry to ask and exceedingly dumb question, but as far as UNIX goes I really am the newbiest of the newbies. I've been posed a question by one of my bosses, I'll break it down. He says "We have a big AIX box and I'd like to use Notes to handle the SMTP side of things." I say, "Okay I... (2 Replies)
Discussion started by: SlyClone2k
2 Replies
Login or Register to Ask a Question