Self Sufficient computer repair and maintenance

[Whoey]

it's still importing atm, and I haven't completely figured out the workflow, but it's far better than some of the other linux apps I used for similar functions. I still miss the speed and simplicity of Google Picasa to do quick crop/exports for social media etc...

[derekmac]

Since the last round of Windows updates, I can't boot into Linux.    I've gotta frig with that now to see if I can get back in. 

[AdmSlc]

Good stuff here. Thanks everyone.

[detron]

Since the last round of Windows updates, I can't boot into Linux.    I've gotta frig with that now to see if I can get back in. 

go here and follow instructions.  read before doing, and feel free to ask questions.

Fixing Grub

[detron]

Love Science?  Want to play with Real Science Programs?

Scientific Linux  is a linux distribution that is a collaboration between Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN).

I have not actually played with this,  but I like these customized Linux Distros.

here is some examples of the type of software that might be built in, and if it is not you can add it, or just use it in Linux elsewhere.

http://www.linuxlinks.com/article/20080803104017665/Scientific.html

[detron]

Are you in need of software for scientific and engineering computing tasks

I know this is very niche,  but if one person here finds it useful, then it was a great post.

CAELinux has an impressive stockpile of default specialized software for engineering, mathematical, electronic and scientific computing tasks.

[derekmac]

Since the last round of Windows updates, I can't boot into Linux.    I've gotta frig with that now to see if I can get back in. 

go here and follow instructions.  read before doing, and feel free to ask questions.

Fixing Grub

I can still choose to boot into either Linux or Windows, but when I choose Linux, the screen just goes black and nothing happens.  When I boot into the Linux recovery and try to run anything, it tells me that the partition is read only, and asks if I want to remount it as read/write.  If I say yes, it goes through a bunch of stuff, then hangs and does nothing. 

I really haven't had time to play with it, but might tonight or tomorrow.

[Subterranean]

Seeing that there are some knowlegdeable IT folks here, I would ask for the advice.

I am interested in:
1) the basic books about general networking principles and the network security basics
2) setting up a hardware firewall - a FW Linux distro running on a dedicated machine. I've been lurking on the Smoothwall project for some time now, but the guys at Sophos offer a free basic UTM solution. Any thoughts on this?
( http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools/sophos-utm-home-edition.aspx )

[detron]

Seeing that there are some knowlegdeable IT folks here, I would ask for the advice.

I am interested in:
1) the basic books about general networking principles and the network security basics
2) setting up a hardware firewall - a FW Linux distro running on a dedicated machine. I've been lurking on the Smoothwall project for some time now, but the guys at Sophos offer a free basic UTM solution. Any thoughts on this?
( http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools/sophos-utm-home-edition.aspx )

I will give the book question some thought, but as to the firewall,  You can also check out IP Cop
I did a school project with an older version of that 7 years ago or so.

any of the Linux firewalls will work fine, or you could even just use IPTables to do the work manually.

[Subterranean]

Yep, I was considering the IPCop also. It is indeed a popular and time-proven FW distro. And it has low system requirements and a fair amount of user advices.

Thanks sir for the effort 

[detron]

Yep, I was considering the IPCop also. It is indeed a popular and time-proven FW distro. And it has low system requirements and a fair amount of user advices.

Thanks sir for the effort 

can you summarize your network knowledge, so I can pick a better fit of a book?

[Subterranean]

I don't have any formal IT training, since I'm a medicine school student.

My whole IT knowledge comes from reading:
a) local and foreign computer magazines (middle-advanced ones) for the last 15 years
b) various specific-purpose articles on the Net

I know the basics of networking hardware and software.
I would know how to set up and maintain a small LAN network for simple file sharing, Net connection sharing/setting up the proxy and stuff like that, but I would like to finally rework the knowledge/theory from the ground up, because the magazines and the articles are always fragmented, describing one thing at a time. What is particularly interesting me is the logic of data routing (principles of network address assignment, protocols, ports, etc.) and security issues (firewalls especially).

So I would like to read a book that explains the theory from the ground up, nicely and clearly explained.

 

[detron]

I don't have any formal IT training, since I'm a medicine school student.

My whole IT knowledge comes from reading:
a) local and foreign computer magazines (middle-advanced ones) for the last 15 years
b) various specific-purpose articles on the Net

I know the basics of networking hardware and software.
I would know how to set up and maintain a small LAN network for simple file sharing, Net connection sharing/setting up the proxy and stuff like that, but I would like to finally rework the knowledge/theory from the ground up, because the magazines and the articles are always fragmented, describing one thing at a time. What is particularly interesting me is the logic of data routing (principles of network address assignment, protocols, ports, etc.) and security issues (firewalls especially).

So I would like to read a book that explains the theory from the ground up, nicely and clearly explained.

 

Network Bible

Network Security Bible

these are good starting points, and I love any of the O'Reilly  books.

if you are not well versed in subnetting, there are some great YouTube videos that also do a great job of teaching that concept.

[Subterranean]

I don't have any formal IT training, since I'm a medicine school student.

My whole IT knowledge comes from reading:
a) local and foreign computer magazines (middle-advanced ones) for the last 15 years
b) various specific-purpose articles on the Net

I know the basics of networking hardware and software.
I would know how to set up and maintain a small LAN network for simple file sharing, Net connection sharing/setting up the proxy and stuff like that, but I would like to finally rework the knowledge/theory from the ground up, because the magazines and the articles are always fragmented, describing one thing at a time. What is particularly interesting me is the logic of data routing (principles of network address assignment, protocols, ports, etc.) and security issues (firewalls especially).

So I would like to read a book that explains the theory from the ground up, nicely and clearly explained.

 

Network Bible

Network Security Bible

these are good starting points, and I love any of the O'Reilly  books.

if you are not well versed in subnetting, there are some great YouTube videos that also do a great job of teaching that concept.

Thank you sir 

[detron]

I don't have any formal IT training, since I'm a medicine school student.

My whole IT knowledge comes from reading:
a) local and foreign computer magazines (middle-advanced ones) for the last 15 years
b) various specific-purpose articles on the Net

I know the basics of networking hardware and software.
I would know how to set up and maintain a small LAN network for simple file sharing, Net connection sharing/setting up the proxy and stuff like that, but I would like to finally rework the knowledge/theory from the ground up, because the magazines and the articles are always fragmented, describing one thing at a time. What is particularly interesting me is the logic of data routing (principles of network address assignment, protocols, ports, etc.) and security issues (firewalls especially).

So I would like to read a book that explains the theory from the ground up, nicely and clearly explained.

 

Network Bible

Network Security Bible

these are good starting points, and I love any of the O'Reilly  books.

if you are not well versed in subnetting, there are some great YouTube videos that also do a great job of teaching that concept.

Thank you sir 

Anytime,  glad I could help

[enki_ck]

I have a strong feeling my graphic card kicked the bucket.

[enki_ck]

[detron]

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try booting to a boot disc first, (Like Linux) to see if it is some Windows issue first.

[Smashie]

The latest Geforce drivers have been causing me so many issues I went back to the previous release today

[enki_ck]

Not windows, overheating I think. It happened first yesterday while playing skyrim. It just froze to a pixeled screen. I restarted and it was fine until I started Skyrim again. At first I thought it was one of the bugs.

So each time something that needs more graphic power is started it crashes. And now when it's hot, it even crashes on system boot up, even prior to loading the OS.

I've now attached an external fan onto the card to keep it cool so we'll see how it goes. It's loud as hell but it will at least give me an idea what it is and some time to find a new one.

[enki_ck]

I should really buy a new desktop.

[sir_mike]

I am thinking about picking up an older desktop and trying linux again....must be a gluten for punishment as I have always had a love/hate thing with it.

My question is:  what is the best distro out there to us nowadays?  Linux Mint?  Open Suse? Or other?

I will need the distro to be eash enough to setup up a network for file server/sharing or accessing from outside my house.  I basically only need two users to access outside of my house, me and a guest acct.

Thx.

[bmot]

Enki: If it's so hot, can't you just dust it out a bit? 

[enki_ck]

Enki: If it's so hot, can't you just dust it out a bit? 

Did that first, didn't help.

[enki_ck]

OK, it's been on for half an hour. Still cool to the touch. I'll try running Skyrim now and see if it crashes. If I'm not back in 5 minutes, ... either it exploded or I'm playing.

[detron]

Want to Learn Linux,  FREE ONLINE CLASS Sound Good?

Well here is your Chance!

Provided by "The Linux Foundation"  so not some off the wall bait and switch

[enki_ck]

OK, it's been on for half an hour. Still cool to the touch. I'll try running Skyrim now and see if it crashes. If I'm not back in 5 minutes, ... either it exploded or I'm playing.

Nothing exploded. And after a few hours of play it was still just a bit warmish to the touch. So yes, the graphic card started overheating. And not even on a hot day.

[detron]

OK, it's been on for half an hour. Still cool to the touch. I'll try running Skyrim now and see if it crashes. If I'm not back in 5 minutes, ... either it exploded or I'm playing.

Nothing exploded. And after a few hours of play it was still just a bit warmish to the touch. So yes, the graphic card started overheating. And not even on a hot day.

glad it is working. 

[enki_ck]

OK, it's been on for half an hour. Still cool to the touch. I'll try running Skyrim now and see if it crashes. If I'm not back in 5 minutes, ... either it exploded or I'm playing.

Nothing exploded. And after a few hours of play it was still just a bit warmish to the touch. So yes, the graphic card started overheating. And not even on a hot day.

glad it is working. 

Well, kind of. IT'S LOUD! VERY LOUD!

It will work for basic operations like word processing and browsing without the added fan so I'll probably give the whole desktop to my father and get myself a new desktop soon. Just wonder how it will work with AutoCAD my mom uses.

Expect a "Help me build a desktop" thread soon.

[Whoey]

maybe the stock cooler is losing it's potential. I usually replace stock cpu and graphics coolers after a few years... aftermarket Arctic Accelero L2  on my nvidia 9600gt card now, and it has given it a new lease on life, at least until I decide to upgrade...