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Not that I'm a great afficionado of the Linux systems presently available, but aren't there so many different flavors (much less differences between versions within the same flavor) of Linux that this would almost resemble SU? Wouldn't you have to qualify most questions/answers with something like "this only applies to version x.yy.z of X"? – Michael Todd Jun 5 '10 at 4:23
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Is this not going to overlap significantly with linuxexchange.org? – Amos Jun 6 '10 at 8:38
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I like this. Very often, when you google search terms related to your problem, you often end up in long, thread based discussions that don't lead anywhere. There's also an issue with throwing strange config files at users without explaining what it all means, but that's another thing entirely. – Skizz Jun 18 '10 at 10:16
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How do I connect to a network share from the command line?
added by jschoen Jun 5 '10 at 2:55
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up vote 21 down vote
I try to restart SSHd, and it says something is already listening on port 22? How do I find out what program is listening on port 22?
added by Stefan Lasiewski Jun 4 '10 at 22:09
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up vote 20 down vote
How would I set up a syslog deamon or a deamon configuration on <Unix> to enable the logging to occur on <Unix 2>?
added by scope_creep, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 10 '10 at 1:06
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up vote 20 down vote
I forgot the admin/login password for {Linux flavour and version}. How do I reset it and login?
added by Binoj Antony, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 10 '10 at 1:50
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up vote 18 down vote
I have Ubuntu ISO image. How do I install it without burning CD/USB?
added by ananth.p Jun 17 '10 at 4:31
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Again, not really "Experts" stuff... – jfoucher Jun 21 '10 at 13:10
This is a common problem. People burn unnecessary CDs. Solution is as simple as copying a couple of files and an entry in a configuration file. Not Geeky, just the 'copy-paste' expertize needed :) – ananth.p Jul 2 '10 at 15:44
I think this counts. I know many advanced-users who don't know how to do this. – Stefan Lasiewski Jul 2 '10 at 19:51
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How can I run my [Window's Application] on Unix?
added by rlb.usa Jun 9 '10 at 17:39
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The answer to the vast majority these is the same - find a port if it's open source, otherwise, check on Wine's AppDB. – Toby Jun 25 '10 at 9:18
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What is a cron job?
added by Gelatin Jun 20 '10 at 22:04
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What are the main differences between <Linux distribution A> and <Linux distribution B>?
added by Massimo Jun 11 '10 at 12:30
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FreeBSD: Updating ports, which method do you use, and why?
added by Stefan Lasiewski Jun 4 '10 at 22:06
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Subjective, argumentative, and no right answer. – Good Person Jun 8 '10 at 13:32
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I don't see why this is either subjective or argumentative. It asks "which method do you use and why", so it is asking for objective reasons, and it says "you" so it is not argumentative, it only asks for each person's experience. Also, there is no right answer, but this is a useful question to ask. – Master Of Disaster Jun 9 '10 at 1:42
"FreeBSD cartoons: which do you find the most useful, and why? (objective reasons only, please)" – Roger Pate Jun 21 '10 at 21:14
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Which Linux distribution should I run on my home media server?
added by Jørn Schou-Rode Jun 6 '10 at 20:24
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My company has asked me to instigate a patching process for <Unix> to ensure timely patches are applied. How do I do it?
added by scope_creep, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 10 '10 at 1:04
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up vote 7 down vote
How do I move my home folder to a separate partition?
added by Evan Plaice Jun 23 '10 at 10:39
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How do I check the status of my network connection from the command line?
added by forefinger Jul 7 '10 at 5:25
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How would I go about modifying the kernel parameters on <Unix> to enable a sucessful installation of <app x>?
added by scope_creep, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 10 '10 at 1:07
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How would I rebuild the kernel on <Unix>?
added by scope_creep, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 10 '10 at 1:05
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Where should I install software I compile myself (/usr/bin etc.)
added by theotherreceive Jul 2 '10 at 15:45
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How is the file structure (/usr/ /etc/ /lib/) organized and how do I know what to put where? Is there anything I shouldn't touch?
added by Ben Gartner Jul 9 '10 at 3:31
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Shit. Wish I had votes left. Someone vote for me :( Great on-topic – Aiden Bell Jul 9 '10 at 3:40
@Aiden Bell: Done :-) – Luc M Jul 9 '10 at 21:42
Thanks. Took me a lot of trial and error to get the hang of where to look for stuff. – Ben Gartner Jul 12 '10 at 22:29
@Aiden : You can take away your vote from another question and use it here instead. – Stefan Lasiewski Jul 12 '10 at 23:12
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Is it possible to log someone's SSH session to my computer?
added by Master Of Disaster, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 11 '10 at 19:57
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I have some cronjobs which produce one line of output, how can I log these to syslog? Can I use /usr/sbin/logger ?
added by Stefan Lasiewski Jun 4 '10 at 22:05
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At least make the question into good English. – Master Of Disaster Jun 7 '10 at 10:50
@Kinopkio : Well, these questions really only leave room for a simple headline, and the English was appropriate for a headline. Plus, I copied and edited this headline from one of my questions at ServerFault, so it's short ;) – Stefan Lasiewski Jun 7 '10 at 17:47
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How can I run tcpdump on Solaris from within a zone?
added by Tadeusz A. Kadłubowski Jun 6 '10 at 14:02
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My LVM metabase is partially damaged on <Unix>. How do I fix it and ensure it doesn't happen again?
added by scope_creep, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 10 '10 at 1:03
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What's the difference between `command` and $(command) in a Bash script?
added by Evan Plaice Jun 23 '10 at 10:50
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Is Mac OS X really based off Unix?
added by Gordon Gustafson, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 10 '10 at 0:55
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Title should be "is OS X really based off Unix". – miku Jul 8 '10 at 12:31
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How do I build my own (rpm|deb) for $linux?
added by theotherreceive, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 10 '10 at 0:49
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Where can I locate the section of the Linux kernel responsible for {scheduling} (or any other area)
added by Aiden Bell Jul 5 '10 at 14:00
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How do I create new user accounts in Linux?
added by forefinger Jul 7 '10 at 5:21
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What kind of Unix program was that girl using in Jurassic Park?
added by miku, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 10 '10 at 0:48
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I really want to understand how a [Li|U]nix system works internally. What distribution(s) will help me learn?
added by Steven Lefevre, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 10 '10 at 0:47
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+1 : fsn [en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fsn] rocks – Aiden Bell Jul 8 '10 at 18:15
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I have a new hard drive, how can I copy the drive data from the old drive to a new drive using DD?
added by Stefan Lasiewski Jun 4 '10 at 22:07
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Good luck if they're not the same size :-p – Massimo Jun 11 '10 at 12:33
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Why can't I use an SQLite database on an NFS mounted file system?
added by Master Of Disaster Jun 7 '10 at 10:42
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Because fcntl() file locking is broken on many NFS implementations. sqlite.org/faq.html#q5 – Robert Harvey Jun 22 '10 at 23:43
@Robert - surely you're aware that you don't need to answer the questions. – Master Of Disaster Jun 23 '10 at 1:22
This one is right in the SQLite FAQ. It's a LMGTFY question. – Robert Harvey Jun 23 '10 at 2:30
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How can I stop the annoying message of the day when I log into FreeBSD?
added by Master Of Disaster Jun 7 '10 at 10:44
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Has anyone used Wine? Does it run {application name}? [closed]
added by Binoj Antony, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 10 '10 at 1:00
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closed as off topic by Andrea, Mr Shark, Gelatin, Daniel Egeberg, Nifle Jun 25 '10 at 20:40

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

I don't think such questions should be asked here, but rather on the developpers website, winehq.org – jfoucher Jun 21 '10 at 13:03
Or, better, there should be a WINE Q&A site. – Lorenzo Jun 28 '10 at 21:27
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What are the technical differences in firewall implementations between [these Linux distributions], and how do those differences affect me?
added by radius, edited by Robert Harvey Jun 23 '10 at 2:27
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Hum, your edit change the question a bit. Asking what Linux distribution for a firewall call for answer like 'smoothwall because it's easy to manage' while mine was calling answer like '*BSD use IPF while Linux use iptable, iptable has more functionalities, ipf is easy to understand, ...' From my point of view after you edit the question is not an Expert question because the distribution will not change anything on how the firewall is working. My question was more an Expert question asking for technical difference between firewall implantation around different Unix systems – radius Jun 23 '10 at 0:11
So before edit this was for me a on topic example and now it more likely borderline and a bit subjective – radius Jun 23 '10 at 0:13
RE: first question...Then that's how you should ask it. Given that I got it wrong, the original question was apparently not clear enough. – Robert Harvey Jun 23 '10 at 2:26
@radius *BSD doesn't use IPF since OpenBSD developed pf in 2001. Actually, most started using it in 2005 bu the point stands. – 0010001000011101 Jun 25 '10 at 11:17
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I'm using SMIT under AIX to add users, how do I automate it to create all 354 new users I need?
added by Mr Shark, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 10 '10 at 0:57
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How do I keep a file protected from deletion by root (unchangeable permissions)?
added by 0010001000011101, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 10 '10 at 0:56
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Should I just use Wine or dual boot with Windows?
added by Gordon Gustafson, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 10 '10 at 0:56
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How do I set up and maintain Solaris zones?
added by Will Dowling Jul 3 '10 at 22:28
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What methods are best for hardening Solaris 10 security to make it ready for use in a production environment?
added by Will Dowling Jul 3 '10 at 22:38
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How do I mount a CD-ROM?
added by forefinger Jul 7 '10 at 5:22
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What does POSIX imply? How can I "check" if an OS is POSIX-compliant?
added by miku Jul 8 '10 at 12:33
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What's wrong with this question? – Matthew Jul 12 '10 at 20:11
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