- Feb 17, 2015
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Hello, I'm this days not very active cause i have work and other things to do. Well, i want share my options and write little tutorial "Is possible merge from Windows to Linux?"
Some months ago i wrote to group chat with @Klipsh one message about Arch Linux challenge. This challenge point is "Remove Windows from HDD and install just Arch Linux". Well time with Arch Linux give me a lot knowledge. Now i haven't just Linux. I have dual-boot cause i still testing malwares, apps and others. But primary is Linux. Now question "Is possible life with Linux?" Answer is "YES! Of course" BUT! (yea here is big but) it not will be easy for everywhere. LINUX=alternatives this have u still in mind. Not all Windows apps can be emulated or have Linux version. But on Linux exist a lot great and professional alternatives. Here are some alternatives
Well, I just say u something about distros.
A lot people are saying "Oh Ubuntu is great distro" and it isn't correct. Now i explain 2 words. Distro and Fork.
Distro = is distribution of Linux with GNU OS. Example: Debian, OpenSuse, Fedora, RHEL, Arch Linux
Fork= is recreation of original GNU/Linux with some new things. Example Ubuntu = debian fork, CentOS= RHEL fork.
FIND BEST DISTRO/FORK
Linux have a greatest community of programmers and here are a many linux distros and forks.
Debian
Most popular Linux distro. On this distro are running over 70% of all web server daily. Most popular Debian forks = ubuntu, mint, Kali. Debian is avaible with GNU/Hurd is kernel by Free Software Foundation.
RHEL
Is enterprise commercial Linux distro developed in Red Hat. This distro is popular in bussines. This distro isn't free but have open code. Most popular forks= CentOS(free version of RHEL)
Arch Linux
Arch Linux is next gen rolling Linux disto. Using own package system Pacman. Arch Linux is popular in linux professionals because have a little hardest installation. But not hard like a Gentoo. From start isn't installed any WM or screen processors. Most popular forks= Manjaro
Gentoo
It's nothing for you. Most hardest installation i seen. If you want see gentoo install Sabayon
Ubuntu
Debian fork. By default have installed Unity(included Amazon spyware in search bar). Have good support for HW and drivers, exist many sub forks: Xubuntu(XFCE), Kubuntu(KDE),Lubuntu(LXDE). This distro is recommend install for newbies.
Linux Mint
Debian fork. It's just more stable Ubuntu. Nothing to say more. Linux mint have own versions of Cinnamon, KDE, XFCE.
Typical issues with GNU/Linux
On Linux are many issues but have a simple solution. Here is few.
Dual monitor set-up but my i can't set my second monitor
Well, this is my first problem what i have with Linux. I have three monitor set up and all monitors are mirrored.
DEBIAN
$apt-get update
$apt-get install xorg-xrandr
$xrandr
$xrandr --output VGA-0 --mode 1920x1080 --output DVI-0 --mode 1920x1080 --output HDMI-0 --mode 1920x1080
$xrandr --output DVI-0 --left-of VGA-0 --right-of HDMI-0
Arch Linux
$sudo pacman xorg-xrandr
$xrandr
$xrandr --output VGA-0 --mode 1920x1080 --output DVI-0 --mode 1920x1080 --output HDMI-0 --mode 1920x1080
$xrandr --output DVI-0 --left-of VGA-0 --right-of HDMI-0
App is rated gold in winehq but not works.
Well some apps need have installed net.framework and 32 bit system files. Here is solution
Debian
$apt-get update && apt-get install wine winetricks
$WINEARCH=win32 winecfg
$winetricks dotnet20
$winetricks dotnet40
Arch Linux
$sudo pacman -Sy wine winetricks
$WINEARCH=win32 winecfg
$winetricks dotnet20
$winetricks dotnet40
If you want use Photoshop in Arch Linux you must have installed MS fonts.
Linux system boot only to command line.
Well, this is most stupid question i listen. But i listen it in my school well it's easy. You must have installed X.ORG and WM. If you have it just type
UNIVERSAL
$startx
Change keyboard layout in terminal
Well if you are using some tilling WM just like i by default isn't installed any keyboard layout manager. For change layout type this
$setxkbmap -layout sk
(this command change layout to slovak if you want russian rewrite sk to ru)
.Xresource isn't load by default
.Xresource define your color scheme. By default some WMs isn't load it. For this you must:
Debian
$xrdb .Xresources
Arch Linux
$sudo pacman -Sy xorg-xrdb
$xrdb .Xresources
I don't like this WM i want another
Well, linux have a lot Windows managers and is hard find best for you. My favorite is DWM for this i show how install DWM and XFCE4
Debian
$apt-get install xfce4 (for xfce)
$apt-get install dwm (for dwm)
Now if you are using login screen just selecd XFCE or DWM if you are login from CLI rewrite first line in .xinitrc to exec xfce(for xfce) or exec dwm(for dwm) and type startx
Arch Linux
$sudo pacman -Sy xfce4 (for xfce)
$sudo pacman -Sy dwm (for dwm)
Same as few lines up.
Well i hope this lines help you and you try Linux cause is Awesome!
Sources
GNU/Linux - InstallGentoo Wiki
ArchWiki
My brain.
This tutorial isn't complete. If you want more write it please. I hope mods/admins agree this article about Linux cause GNU/Linux is OS too.
With Love FireshootSK
Sorry for grammar i'm not good in english.
Some months ago i wrote to group chat with @Klipsh one message about Arch Linux challenge. This challenge point is "Remove Windows from HDD and install just Arch Linux". Well time with Arch Linux give me a lot knowledge. Now i haven't just Linux. I have dual-boot cause i still testing malwares, apps and others. But primary is Linux. Now question "Is possible life with Linux?" Answer is "YES! Of course" BUT! (yea here is big but) it not will be easy for everywhere. LINUX=alternatives this have u still in mind. Not all Windows apps can be emulated or have Linux version. But on Linux exist a lot great and professional alternatives. Here are some alternatives
- Adobe Photoshop - GIMP or emulated PS6 via wine(non-free)
- Adobe Premiere - OpenShot
- Microsoft Office - LibreOffice/OpenOffice
- Camtasia Studio - OBS
- Adobe Encore - FFmpeg
- Notepad++ - Atom/Sublime Text Editor
Well, I just say u something about distros.
A lot people are saying "Oh Ubuntu is great distro" and it isn't correct. Now i explain 2 words. Distro and Fork.
Distro = is distribution of Linux with GNU OS. Example: Debian, OpenSuse, Fedora, RHEL, Arch Linux
Fork= is recreation of original GNU/Linux with some new things. Example Ubuntu = debian fork, CentOS= RHEL fork.
FIND BEST DISTRO/FORK
Linux have a greatest community of programmers and here are a many linux distros and forks.
Debian
Most popular Linux distro. On this distro are running over 70% of all web server daily. Most popular Debian forks = ubuntu, mint, Kali. Debian is avaible with GNU/Hurd is kernel by Free Software Foundation.
RHEL
Is enterprise commercial Linux distro developed in Red Hat. This distro is popular in bussines. This distro isn't free but have open code. Most popular forks= CentOS(free version of RHEL)
Arch Linux
Arch Linux is next gen rolling Linux disto. Using own package system Pacman. Arch Linux is popular in linux professionals because have a little hardest installation. But not hard like a Gentoo. From start isn't installed any WM or screen processors. Most popular forks= Manjaro
Gentoo
It's nothing for you. Most hardest installation i seen. If you want see gentoo install Sabayon
Ubuntu
Debian fork. By default have installed Unity(included Amazon spyware in search bar). Have good support for HW and drivers, exist many sub forks: Xubuntu(XFCE), Kubuntu(KDE),Lubuntu(LXDE). This distro is recommend install for newbies.
Linux Mint
Debian fork. It's just more stable Ubuntu. Nothing to say more. Linux mint have own versions of Cinnamon, KDE, XFCE.
Typical issues with GNU/Linux
On Linux are many issues but have a simple solution. Here is few.
Dual monitor set-up but my i can't set my second monitor
Well, this is my first problem what i have with Linux. I have three monitor set up and all monitors are mirrored.
DEBIAN
$apt-get update
$apt-get install xorg-xrandr
$xrandr
$xrandr --output VGA-0 --mode 1920x1080 --output DVI-0 --mode 1920x1080 --output HDMI-0 --mode 1920x1080
$xrandr --output DVI-0 --left-of VGA-0 --right-of HDMI-0
Arch Linux
$sudo pacman xorg-xrandr
$xrandr
$xrandr --output VGA-0 --mode 1920x1080 --output DVI-0 --mode 1920x1080 --output HDMI-0 --mode 1920x1080
$xrandr --output DVI-0 --left-of VGA-0 --right-of HDMI-0
App is rated gold in winehq but not works.
Well some apps need have installed net.framework and 32 bit system files. Here is solution
Debian
$apt-get update && apt-get install wine winetricks
$WINEARCH=win32 winecfg
$winetricks dotnet20
$winetricks dotnet40
Arch Linux
$sudo pacman -Sy wine winetricks
$WINEARCH=win32 winecfg
$winetricks dotnet20
$winetricks dotnet40
If you want use Photoshop in Arch Linux you must have installed MS fonts.
Linux system boot only to command line.
Well, this is most stupid question i listen. But i listen it in my school well it's easy. You must have installed X.ORG and WM. If you have it just type
UNIVERSAL
$startx
Change keyboard layout in terminal
Well if you are using some tilling WM just like i by default isn't installed any keyboard layout manager. For change layout type this
$setxkbmap -layout sk
(this command change layout to slovak if you want russian rewrite sk to ru)
.Xresource isn't load by default
.Xresource define your color scheme. By default some WMs isn't load it. For this you must:
Debian
$xrdb .Xresources
Arch Linux
$sudo pacman -Sy xorg-xrdb
$xrdb .Xresources
I don't like this WM i want another
Well, linux have a lot Windows managers and is hard find best for you. My favorite is DWM for this i show how install DWM and XFCE4
Debian
$apt-get install xfce4 (for xfce)
$apt-get install dwm (for dwm)
Now if you are using login screen just selecd XFCE or DWM if you are login from CLI rewrite first line in .xinitrc to exec xfce(for xfce) or exec dwm(for dwm) and type startx
Arch Linux
$sudo pacman -Sy xfce4 (for xfce)
$sudo pacman -Sy dwm (for dwm)
Same as few lines up.
Well i hope this lines help you and you try Linux cause is Awesome!
Sources
GNU/Linux - InstallGentoo Wiki
ArchWiki
My brain.
This tutorial isn't complete. If you want more write it please. I hope mods/admins agree this article about Linux cause GNU/Linux is OS too.
With Love FireshootSK
Sorry for grammar i'm not good in english.