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I passed Unix Academy exams and now I'm working on Solaris certifications. I'll go for the first exam next week.

Hi. I guess this my dummy question is for super-gurus.
I'm on Red Hat' documentation regarding their RDMA capabilities over "convergent" Ethernet network. I read everything that I could find on...

Oh, it isn't too hard after all. I studied some electronics in college and it is much more complex, involving intensive math (how's about solving system of partial differential equations). Just don't...

actually "for dummies" is not a bad book at all! I read it even before I had my hands on Linux and despite it didn't contribute to skill development, it was very good "pre-linux-unix" reading.

I've just found this my old post. I was very new to Linux and to this forum when I posted this question and today I can answer it myself, as I passed all four UNIX Academy pre-admin exams. So it's...

openboot is amazing! I can load kernel right from ok prompt! I wish bios could do that. I like it without grab, it feels so natural

Yahooo! I just got and unpacked It! WOW it is just like brand new! Even the original carton in there! And this thing is really beautifully made! All top notch materials, very well made, no loose...

Hi there,
Is there a way to remove rpms installed after specific date? I was improvising on my unixacademy Linux training and messed up with installation options. Can I remove the rpms installed...

fpmurphy,

thanks for this recommendation, I really appreciate it

Bartus11, Well that's funny, LOL!!! I'm really laughing!

fpmurphy,

so would you recommend taking cheap Sun box from ebay for a training? I'm not sure how smooth it will go with virtual...

Guys, pardon my ignorance , but what is OP that you're talking about?

I have a question, please. Is it possible to install VirtualBox along the plain Windows installation? I'll be not the only user of the PC. I mean, can I configure a boot manager to go to VirtualBox...

I'm not looking for old throwaway pc. I want to get a decent computer, not too expensive but one that can handle the load. My only concern is, how Solaris/Linux will do on newer hardware? I just...

bartus11, thanks! Is Solaris on PC in as snappy and fast as Linux? Should I take care of anything special before buying a pc for it, or any newer i5 or i7 will do?

How important these differences are? Would you recommend get Sparc-based machine for Solaris training? I guess, I can use it for few months and sell it back on ebay...

fpmurphy, thanks for openboot! Wouldn't a familiarity with an actual Sun equipment be an asset? Isn't there anything is Solaris on Sparc that makes it special when compared to Solaris on PC?

I need a computer to try Solaris. I'm learning with UNIX Academy training DVDs and after spending much time with Linux I want to try and learn on Solaris. I'll have to buy a computer for my training...

Corona688,

Thanks! It is VERY nice and useful post! It clears a lot of sky for me!

No one?

Wow I didn't know that! So updating kernel outside distro' package manager renders it useless. I assume that if gentoo keeps updates in source form it requires recompilation of a kernel.
I've been...

Corona688,
I was thinking about what you said, about kernel update. Do you update kernel outside of Linux release you use? I mean there was Fedora 12, then 13, now it's 14. Do you upgrade kernel...

Corona688, thank you man! My head is spinning at his point. I feel like five years old taken to a planetarium. They show you the planets on a fake night sky and it appears nice and easy, feel...

BTW, is there a database or repository to check on existing drivers before buying a device? My understanding that in most cases Linux drivers aren't provided by manufacturers but mostly by a...

Corona688,

thank you for the post. I spent three days learning about the commands and info they pull out. I'm still on it. Thank man!

Corona688,

Thanks for the useful info. I'm researching my system' drivers now. It is interesting!
When I mentioned Windows, I had in mind a different chain ;). In Windows from device manager you...