Linux questions

Prathamesh_Mouse_Driver · 10-01-2008, 07:28 PM

Hi Friends,
Can anyone tell me...
1.Where could I get original Linux i.e. Gnu/Linux in Mumbai?
Do they give it for absolutely free?
2.Which linux flevours are 'absolutely free' and user friendly(linke windows)?
and where could I get them?
3.Can I modify them all i.e. Gnu/Linux and all others like ubuntu?

debsuvra · 10-01-2008, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prathamesh_Mouse_Driver

Hi Friends,
Can anyone tell me...
1.Where could I get original Linux i.e. Gnu/Linux in Mumbai?
Do they give it for absolutely free?
2.Which linux flevours are 'absolutely free' and user friendly(linke windows)?
and where could I get them?
3.Can I modify them all i.e. Gnu/Linux and all others like ubuntu?

I think you are really a noob about linux. Well here are the answers:

I do not know about the availability in Mumbai but you can download every distro from the websites for free.
Every linux distros are absolutely free with some exceptions like the SUSE. But U can get every free version for personal use.
Yeah, surely you can modify them if you are a code cruncher

ghost at rest · 10-01-2008, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prathamesh_Mouse_Driver

Hi Friends,
Can anyone tell me...
1.Where could I get original Linux i.e. Gnu/Linux in Mumbai?
Do they give it for absolutely free?
2.Which linux flevours are 'absolutely free' and user friendly(linke windows)?
and where could I get them?

Hi Prathamesh !

90% of Linux Distributions are free to download and install. I dont know about Mumbai vendors but you can search local Linux User Group of Mumbai from here ( Server is down right now. Try after a while ).

Quote:

3.Can I modify them all i.e. Gnu/Linux and all others like ubuntu?

Why do you want to modify any distro at this stage? I would suggest you to download install any Linux distro and have a little bit experience first. Check distrowatch.com

Have fun with Linux !!

Garbage · 10-01-2008, 10:13 PM

Bro, contact any LUG (Linux User Group) from Mumbai.
Or contact mehulved from Mumbai. He will surely help you.

NucleusKore · 10-01-2008, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prathamesh_Mouse_Driver

Hi Friends,
Can anyone tell me...
1.Where could I get original Linux i.e. Gnu/Linux in Mumbai?

Try a Linux User Group near you. Check this list http://wikiwikiweb.de/LugsList

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prathamesh_Mouse_Driver

Do they give it for absolutely free?

YES

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prathamesh_Mouse_Driver

2.Which linux flevours are 'absolutely free' and user friendly(linke windows)?

OpenSuSE 10.3, you can also see this post for a quick setup

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prathamesh_Mouse_Driver

3.Can I modify them all i.e. Gnu/Linux and all others like ubuntu?

Depends on what you mean by "like Ubuntu" and "modification"

skghosh44 · 10-01-2008, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prathamesh_Mouse_Driver

Hi Friends,
Can anyone tell me...
1.Where could I get original Linux i.e. Gnu/Linux in Mumbai?
Do they give it for absolutely free?
2.Which linux flevours are 'absolutely free' and user friendly(linke windows)?
and where could I get them?
3.Can I modify them all i.e. Gnu/Linux and all others like ubuntu?

If any of your friend is a DIGIT reader/subscriber contact with them and you will get the following Distros in the DVD

Dec2007 = UBUNTU 7.10
Nov 2007 = Open SUSE 10.3.
Oct 2007 = Linux Mint
Aug 2007 = Damn Small Linux, LG3D live CD, Linspirelive,NimbleX 2007v2.

shady_inc · 10-01-2008, 10:59 PM

For Ubuntu, You can also use the Shipit service to get the CD delivered for free.

mehulved · 11-01-2008, 12:55 AM

I have a few copies of Ubuntu original CD's lying around with me. You can collect it from me at
FOSS Lab,
Mechanical Engg. Dept.,
VJTI College,
Matunga,
Mumbai.

Yeah it's completely free of cost, except your travelling and other expenses you occur. Also, there's ILUG-BOM

CadCrazy · 11-01-2008, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mehulved

Mechanical Engg. Dept.,

So you are Machie ?

amitava82 · 11-01-2008, 01:33 AM

I thought he is a business student..

mehulved · 11-01-2008, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CadCrazy

So you are Machie ?

I just work at VJTI, I don't study here.
It's just that FOSS Lab is set up in the Mechanical Engineering Department.
I am a commerce graduate - B.Com. In Banking and Insurance.

Quote:

Originally Posted by amitava82

I thought he is a business student..

yeah. doing M.Com from MU, IDE currently. And hopefully will be a management student soon.

gary4gar · 11-01-2008, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mehulved

I

yeah. doing M.Com from MU, IDE currently. And hopefully will be a management student soon.

dude, Did you bell the CAT hard enough to get yourself heard

Prathamesh_Mouse_Driver · 15-01-2008, 02:13 PM

Thank you all
and as abt downloading...you all know abt our thin pipes

so that's why i was asking for cds

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Prathamesh_Mouse_Driver H @ C \|< E \|) Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 17	Re: Linux questions Thank you all and as abt downloading...you all know abt our thin pipes so that's why i was asking for cds __________________ An identical twin of a software is known as it's PIRATED COPY...........................................

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