[ilugd] Step by Step Learning Material on Linux
Hi Friends, I am a new user to this group/forum. Can some one tell me where can I find step by step learning material on Linux Thanks kmt ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/
Re: [ilugd] Step by Step Learning Material on Linux
On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 12:20 PM, tennyson kaniampady [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Hi Friends, I am a new user to this group/forum. Can some one tell me where can I find step by step learning material on Linux try http://tldp.org -- Sahil MCA(SE) USIT GGSIPU, Kashmere Gate Delhi ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/
Re: [ilugd] Step by Step Learning Material on Linux
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 In [EMAIL PROTECTED], tennyson kaniampady wrote: Hi Friends, I am a new user to this group/forum. Can some one tell me where can I find step by step learning material on Linux TLDP[1] is a good reference point for documentation on GNU/Linux. The guides[2] available at TLDP are also quite good. No ideas about any printed book, though. References: [1] - The Linux Documentation Project, http://tldp.org/ [2] - http://tldp.org/guides.html Ashish - -- ·-- ·- ·--- ·- ···- ·- ·--·-· --· -- ·- ·· ·-·· ·-·-·- -·-· --- -- -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v2.0.9 (FreeBSD) iEYEARECAAYFAki1ANgACgkQHy+EEHYuXnSTtACeJb4DdtCRXWjpR3iikZKrK6yJ UmYAoKEN+m4OFUj/UEPwFmKACBsqXeVa =Sbup -END PGP SIGNATURE- ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/
Re: [ilugd] Step by Step Learning Material on Linux
Best to start from this link http://lug-iitd.org/Nice_Linux_Links ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/
Re: [ilugd] Step by Step Learning Material on Linux
On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 1:13 PM, narendra sisodiya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Best to start from this link http://lug-iitd.org/Nice_Linux_Links didn't find tldp in the list of great links! -- Sahil MCA(SE) USIT GGSIPU, Kashmere Gate Delhi ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/
Re: [ilugd] Step by Step Learning Material on Linux
in infinite wisdom tennyson kaniampady spoke thus On 08/27/2008 12:20 PM: Hi Friends, I am a new user to this group/forum. Can some one tell me where can I find step by step learning material on Linux My own effort , Doing Things in Linux http://dtil.info -- raj shekhar facts: http://rajshekhar.net opinions: http://rajshekhar.net/blog I've never made anyone's life easier and you know it! ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/
Re: [ilugd] Step by Step Learning Material on Linux
nice site dtil.info On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 3:30 PM, Raj Shekhar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: in infinite wisdom tennyson kaniampady spoke thus On 08/27/2008 12:20 PM: Hi Friends, I am a new user to this group/forum. Can some one tell me where can I find step by step learning material on Linux My own effort , Doing Things in Linux http://dtil.info -- raj shekhar facts: http://rajshekhar.net opinions: http://rajshekhar.net/blog I've never made anyone's life easier and you know it! ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/ -- -- Best Regards Ajay Bramhe 9818215303 --- 9213345639 My Profile : http://www.geocities.com/ajay_bramhe2001 My Photo Gallery : http://www.flickr.com/photos/bramhe Excellence is not a singular act, but a habit. You are what you repeatedly do. ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/
Re: [ilugd] Step by Step Learning Material on Linux
Hi, In my opinion there is nothing like to learn in Linux, It`s a Operating system that everybody use to run his/her computer. Best way will be downlading ubuntu iso , installing it and install applications which you use daily, There are nearly all software alternative available on linux. If you can`t find some alternative, Post your queries on mailing list. Regards Gaurav On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 12:20 PM, tennyson kaniampady [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Friends, I am a new user to this group/forum. Can some one tell me where can I find step by step learning material on Linux Thanks kmt ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/ -- Thanks and Regards Gaurav Mishra Linux User #348873 http://gauravmishra.info/blog When i can run , i will run , When i can walk , i will walk, When i can crawl , i will crawl. But i will not stop moving forward ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/
Re: [ilugd] Step by Step Learning Material on Linux
On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 5:15 PM, Gaurav Mishra [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: In my opinion there is nothing like to learn in Linux, It`s a Operating system that everybody use to run his/her computer. +1. We can re-phrase the learning by getting familiar. :-) Best way will be downlading ubuntu iso , installing it and install applications which you use daily, There are nearly all software alternative available on linux. I'm not starting any distro-war here but mentioning download any Linux distribution would have been more pertinent. Just my thought. And all the above mentioned links are great. I read a lot of www.tldp.orgwhen I started learning Linux. Cheers! -- Prakhar Agarwal Fedora Ambassador-Delhi, India Linux User# 474643 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] GPG key: 8BC6532F Life is the greatest teacher ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/
Re: [ilugd] Step by Step Learning Material on Linux
On Tue, 2008-08-26 at 23:50 -0700, tennyson kaniampady wrote: Hi Friends, I am a new user to this group/forum. Can some one tell me where can I find step by step learning material on Linux Thanks kmt Hi, I am glad you want to learn. what i always suggest to people: 1) go to a book shop 2) collect some books on 'Linux' you find 'attractive' 3) open those books, try to read a few pages 4) choose a book you find easy to understand and appeals to you senses. I have a lovely book, though a bit old, you might like to have a look at: A Practical Guide to Linux by Mark G. Sobell published by Addison-Wesley. and there are always millions of other linux users who will gladly help you with any queries. hope you learn quickly, niyaz ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/
Re: [ilugd] Step by Step Learning Material on Linux
On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 10:12 PM, Niyaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: O I have a lovely book, though a bit old, you might like to have a look at: A Practical Guide to Linux by Mark G. Sobell published by Addison-Wesley. and there are always millions of other linux users who will gladly help you with any queries. Please do not purchase this book , I do not suggest this book,, for a beginner of Linux , book should contain * Part 1 ** How to install Linux * Part 2 ** How to use Linux Basics of command (no need for deep learning of vi , shell and other stuff) Office Use Productivity usage Handon with GUI (KDF , GNOME) I would better suggest like ** If you are going to use Fedora /Ubuntu *** go for any of these Complete reference type of book *** http://www.amazon.com/Linux-Complete-Reference-Sixth/dp/007149247X *** http://www.amazon.com/Fedora-Core-Red-Enterprise-Linux/dp/0071486429/ *** http://www.amazon.com/Ubuntu-Complete-Reference/dp/0071598464/ I have seen many Incomplete user/learner who easily get frustrated with linux just because they do not know how to learn it, Normally user install linux box and join some forum and start asking each and every silly doubts on forums or otherwise they will waste time and internet bandwidth to search on many useless forum and fix it. many newbies do not know what exactly is the problem or how to describe problem ,, -- they only say this is not working,, (I am not saying these are bad habbit, But i am advising new bies to spend money on book and trainig first.) i have seen that nobody will make a effort will to read books or join coaching. dude everything is available in books and very systematically, unlike BUS or AUTO, Linux is a horse or Yamaha bike, you need to learn it first. just like ABCD. Best way to get some training from any linux center. Install Linux,. get good books, and if possible join training or some certification, also attend workshops and bring your doubts ,, -- Best Regards -- Narendra Sisodiya ( MTech, IIT Delhi) Tejas Networks , Bangalore mob : 093790-75930 skype : narendra_sisodiya webpage : http://narendra.sisodiya.googlepages.com/aboutme [EMAIL PROTECTED] : http://www.lug-iitd.org - Jai Hind -- ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/
Re: [ilugd] Step by Step Learning Material on Linux
On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 4:45 AM, Gaurav Mishra [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Hi, In my opinion there is nothing like to learn in Linux, It`s a Operating system that everybody use to run his/her computer. True. People never joined a training program or purchased books for their darker days with Windhus...so why Linux. Also, gone are the days of Slackware when it used to take 6 hours to just listen to your first song. Today, it's a matter of minutes to get a linux system up and to start working on that presentation you have to give the next day. Best way will be downlading ubuntu iso , installing it and install applications which you use daily, There are nearly all software alternative available on linux. Although, this list tries hard to keep itself from any bias, however I don't think mentioning a distro is that bad. If somebody from Ireland asks you about a good Mughlai restaurant he would like to go and try, you don't start explaining him how an ideal mughlai restaurant should be and tell him to go and find one similar to your description. Rather, after your short lecture on mughlai you recommend him a restaurant he can go and try. So, personally i don't think recommending distro's is bad. Ofcourse, those recommendations have to be backed by convincing reasons which was visibly missing here. But i believe given a chance Mr. Mishra will present his reasons. If you can`t find some alternative, Post your queries on mailing list. Always, welcome...but do google before posting. Regards Smruti -- The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do. ~Walter Bagehot ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/
Re: [ilugd] Step by Step Learning Material on Linux
Following link might be helpful for you to identify which distro to choose: http://www.zegeniestudios.net/ldc/ Although I stumbled upon this link quite a long time after I started using Linux, I was happy that Fedora was the result for me when I completed this particular questionaire. Cheers! -- Prakhar Agarwal Fedora Ambassador-Delhi, India Linux User# 474643 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] GPG key: 8BC6532F Life is the greatest teacher ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/
Re: [ilugd] Step by Step Learning Material on Linux
On Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 1:19 AM, Prakhar Agarwal [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Following link might be helpful for you to identify which distro to choose: http://www.zegeniestudios.net/ldc/ Although I stumbled upon this link quite a long time after I started using Linux, I was happy that Fedora was the result for me when I completed this particular questionaire. hey, its nice link, my result is fedora and opensuse and i am using fedora from starting ,,, ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/
[ilugd] Any experiences with Acer Aspire One?
Acer has recently introduced in India a sub-notebook pre-loaded with Linux (a fedora-based distribution called Linpus lite). The machine runs on an Intel Atom processor, has 1 gig RAM, 120 GB HDD and an 8.9 screen. I am considering picking up a piece but would be interested if anyone has any experience to share. Or any feedback on Intel Atom processors? The reviews of Intel Atom processors on the internet show very poor processing performance though they do well in terms of power consumption. Any comments? Best, Vikas ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/
Re: [ilugd] Any experiences with Acer Aspire One?
Vikas Rawal [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Acer has recently introduced in India a sub-notebook pre-loaded with Linux (a fedora-based distribution called Linpus lite). The machine runs on an Intel Atom processor, has 1 gig RAM, 120 GB HDD and an 8.9 screen. I am considering picking up a piece but would be interested if anyone has any experience to share. Or any feedback on Intel Atom processors? The reviews of Intel Atom processors on the internet show very poor processing performance though they do well in terms of power consumption. Any comments? Best, Vikas ___ ilugd mailinglist -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd-cunTk1MwBs8/MmOfgqcDl+ys7Bb73OIl at public.gmane.org/ I have had mine for about 10 days. Overall I like the machine for my purposes. The battery lasts about 2 1/2 hours, the screen is awesome, not a bit of problems connecting with the internet. I also have used my Verizon modem on the machine and it works just fine. I use Outlook 2003 and Open Office on it without any problems. Except for the battery life, I really like the machine. Since the price for this model has dropped to $349 I think it is a steal. ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/
[ilugd] Buying a laptop, suggestions
Hi, After 3 stalwart years of service my IBM notebook has finally decided to give up the ghost, and I'm on the lookout for a new one. Within those 3 years I realised that my use of the notebook was intermittent at best, so don't plan to spend that much on the new box. Currently looking at the Compaq Presario C797VU (~Rs 35K): http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/in/en/ho/WF06b/321957-321957-3329742-89318-89318-3466274-3739779.html In a nutshell, it's a Core2 Duo, 2GB of RAM, widescreen (ugh!) 1280x800 resolution (ugh!), 160GB disk, standard WiFi, Ethernet, DVD writer, card reader, etc. Oh, and it comes with FreeDOS installed -- no Winduhs tax. Anyone have any experience good/bad/ugly with this machine? Any other recommendations? Regards, -- Raju -- Raj Mathur[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://kandalaya.org/ GPG: 78D4 FC67 367F 40E2 0DD5 0FEF C968 D0EF CC68 D17F PsyTrance Chill: http://schizoid.in/ || It is the mind that moves ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/
Re: [ilugd] Buying a laptop, suggestions
2008/8/28 Raj Mathur [EMAIL PROTECTED]: looking at the Compaq Presario C797VU (~Rs 35K): http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/in/en/ho/WF06b/321957-321957-3329742-89318-89318-3466274-3739779.html In a nutshell, it's a Core2 Duo, 2GB of RAM, widescreen (ugh!) 1280x800 resolution (ugh!), 160GB disk, standard WiFi, Ethernet, DVD writer, card reader, etc. Most likely to have Broadcomm WiFi which will need ndiswrapper to work the winduhs drivers. -- Regards, Sudev Barar Read http://blog.sudev.in for topics ranging from here to there. PS: I know most of people do not follow email niceties (mostly they are not aware) but if you follow bottom post/in-line post style of email conversations it becomes a whole lot easier to carry on meaningful dialogue and you can snip out what is not meaningful too. Most people just hit reply button and top post leaving prior message appended uselessly at bottom. See if you can adopt this style and persuade others. In case you are already doing this . great, spread the message. ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/
Re: [ilugd] Buying a laptop, suggestions
On Thursday 28 Aug 2008, Raj Mathur wrote: looking at the Compaq Presario C797VU (~Rs 35K): http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/in/en/ho/WF06b/321957-321957-3329742-8 9318-89318-3466274-3739779.html Can't comment on the above model but my brother owns a 2 yr old Compaq laptop no hardware issues so far. On the Linux side, not been able to get the ATI 200M express 3D working (with binary blob). WiFi is Broadcom. Works with Ubuntu 8.04. In a nutshell, it's a Core2 Duo, 2GB of RAM, widescreen (ugh!) 1280x800 resolution (ugh!), 160GB disk, standard WiFi, Ethernet, DVD writer, card reader, etc. If all devices are based off Intel chipset, chances are very high everything will work out of box with latest release of Linux distros. Oh, and it comes with FreeDOS installed -- no Winduhs tax. 35K seems to be a bit high given no M$ tax. Anyone have any experience good/bad/ugly with this machine? Any other recommendations? If your use is intermittent and not heavy duty work, then I suggest the netbooks - lighter and more mobility. The price points likely to drop after Sep/Oct when more brands come into the market. The new ASUS eeePC is @ 32K with XP Home tax. -- Arun Khan ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/
Re: [ilugd] Any experiences with Acer Aspire One?
I have had mine for about 10 days. Overall I like the machine for my purposes. The battery lasts about 2 1/2 hours, the screen is awesome, not a bit of problems connecting with the internet. I also have used my Verizon modem on the machine and it works just fine. I use Outlook 2003 and Open Office on it without any problems. Except for the battery life, I really like the machine. Since the price for this model has dropped to $349 I think it is a steal. What is your experience with the speed? Reviews of Intel Atom seem very poor. My concern was about how the computer would cope with multiple applications running simultaneously. What may happen if one started a linux distro and virtual box on it to run another OS? The price in India is Rs 21000 for the linux model which is indeed very attractive. Vikas ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/
Re: [ilugd] Buying a laptop, suggestions
Raj Mathur wrote: In a nutshell, it's a Core2 Duo, 2GB of RAM, widescreen (ugh!) 1280x800 resolution (ugh!), 160GB disk, standard WiFi, Ethernet, DVD writer, card reader, etc. The TechSpecs state that it is a IntelPro 3945ABG - so should be good to go on all distributions. To be absolutely sure - you might want to use a LiveUSB to boot it up :) And thanks for pointing this hardware, was planning to get a laptop myself and this looks to fit the usage model -- http://www.gutenberg.net - Fine literature digitally re-published http://www.plos.org - Public Library of Science http://www.creativecommons.org - Flexible copyright for creative work ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/
Re: [ilugd] Any experiences with Acer Aspire One?
On Thursday 28 Aug 2008, mikeM wrote: Vikas Rawal [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Acer has recently introduced in India a sub-notebook pre-loaded with Linux (a fedora-based distribution called Linpus lite). The machine runs on an Intel Atom processor, has 1 gig RAM, 120 GB HDD and an 8.9 screen. I have had mine for about 10 days. Overall I like the machine for my purposes. The battery lasts about 2 1/2 hours, the screen is awesome, not a bit of problems connecting with the internet. I also have used my Verizon modem on the machine and it works just fine. I use Outlook 2003 and Open Office on it without any problems. Have you tried booting any Linux LiveCD on this machine? Pls. share your Linux experience i.e. WiFi, modem. Except for the battery life, I really like the machine. Since the price for this model has dropped to $349 I think it is a steal. Where did you buy this machine @ above price? -- Arun Khan ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/
Re: [ilugd] Any experiences with Acer Aspire One?
On Thursday 28 Aug 2008, Vikas Rawal wrote: The reviews of Intel Atom processors on the internet show very poor processing performance though they do well in terms of power consumption. Any comments? I don't have a netbook. I am using an Intel D945GCLF mobo. It ships with an integrated Atom 230 (1.6GHz), single DDR2 DIMM (max. 2GB), on board video and sound etc. I have a 2GB RAM config. You can get a decent config. for under 6K if you assemble it yourself. Loaded up Ubuntu 8.04.1 and openSUSE 11.0, all devices worked out of box. Desktop performance was decent - I did not notice any sluggishnes. IMO, for regular desktop usage (openoffice, browsing, email) it is a good fit. -- Arun Khan ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/
Re: [ilugd] Buying a laptop, suggestions
After 3 stalwart years of service my IBM notebook has finally decided to give up the ghost, and I'm on the lookout for a new one. Within those 3 years I realised that my use of the notebook was intermittent at best, so don't plan to spend that much on the new box. Currently looking at the Compaq Presario C797VU (~Rs 35K): http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/in/en/ho/WF06b/321957-321957-3329742-89318-89318-3466274-3739779.html In a nutshell, it's a Core2 Duo, 2GB of RAM, widescreen (ugh!) 1280x800 resolution (ugh!), 160GB disk, standard WiFi, Ethernet, DVD writer, card reader, etc. Oh, and it comes with FreeDOS installed -- no Winduhs tax. Anyone have any experience good/bad/ugly with this machine? Any other recommendations? Regards, Over the last two months I have had terrible time with HP service in Delhi and am tempted to warn against going for HP. I have had two HP/Compaq laptops so far and my experience has been that they are not tough machines. The likelihood of breakdown is high after the first year. If the machine carries a standard one year warranty, the repair costs can be absurdly high. In particular, after the recent reorganisation of their service system, it sucks. The whole thing is not subcontracted to various companies all over Delhi. The service centre in South Delhi (Okhla II) is manned by a company called RT. My laptop had a problem with the display and the keyboard. In June they told me that the motherboard was faulty and replaced it for Rs. 12K with a warranty of 3 months. After about two months, the same problem happened again, and now I am told the display panel is gone. It beats me how on earth could the keyboard be affected if the panel is gone. But then there is no arguing with these fellows. Last time I kept wondering if they changed the motherboard at all. There was no way of verifying it. It certainly felt like they charged me 12K and just tightened some loose connections. I have had to basically give up on the machine which leaves me in the same boat as Raj and Shankarshan - looking out for a new laptop. Except that, no HP for me. Have had enough with them. Also, I would like a smaller sized machine. I am considering a Dell Vostro 1200 or perhaps even an Acer Aspire One. I have sent a separate mail on Acer Aspire One. Vikas ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/
Re: [ilugd] Buying a laptop, suggestions
In particular, after the recent reorganisation of their service system, it sucks. The whole thing is not subcontracted to various companies all over Delhi. Sorry for the typo. It should have been: The whole thing is now subcontracted to various companies all over Delhi. ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/
Re: [ilugd] Buying a laptop, suggestions
I will also buy a laptop next month but (Dell)AMD turion 64 bit,,,it will be cheaper,, Any input?? Also,,,can i get refurbished laptops in india ?? ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/
[ilugd] Need Suggestion about Network Monitoring software - Open source/Free
Hello All, we want to implement a network monitoring software in our organization. we want to monitor services like ftp/web/mysql/mssql/vmware and performance and up time of servers. i want the software to be more reports oriented so that i can present them to the management guys. I did some goggling and found the below software. 1. GroundWork Open Source IT Monitoring and Network Monitoring Software www.groundworkopensource.com/ 2. Nagios - Network Monitoring Software www.nagios.org/ 3.Zenoss Home - Commercial Open Source Network, Systems www.zenoss.com 4. IPTraf - An IP Network Monitor iptraf.seul.org/ 5. http://www.opennms.org/index.php/Main_Page 6.http://www.zabbix.com/ 7.http://www.odcnms.org/ 8.http://www.zenoss.com/ By first glance on the websites it looks like Zabbix/Zenoss/Groundwork have very good reporting features. Reporting is curicial part for me as we are are thinking of replacing SiteScope as our current monitoring system. Please advise if someone in the list have some suggestions. Many thanks in advance. Best Regards --NK ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.user-groups.linux.delhi http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org/
