The Linux Guild

This just had to be said...

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:36:15 GMT

Here are a few common links for debunking the most common Linux Myths.

Warning: If anyone brings flames like id:726321 prepare to be banned on sight, we only enjoy logical, fact-based (URLs!) discussion here.

http://community.zdnet.co.uk/blog/ 0,1000000567,10014283o-2000498448b,00.htm

http://www.technewsworld.com/story/ 67930.html?wlc=1251125813&wlc=1257838718

http://www.reallylinux.com/docs/myths.html

http://www.downloadsquad.com/2007/01/31/ common-linux-myths-dispelled/

Some of these may be a bit bias, but at least they provide common, solid facts unlike the trash-bin that id:726321 did.
Keep it civil people.

Wine Bugs still present?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:39:36 GMT

People at WineHQ want to know if our bugs are still open.

http://bugs.winehq.org/show_bug.cgi?id=13061
--- Comment #5 from Austin English 2009-10-29 15:25:36 ---
Is this still an issue in current (1.1.32 or newer) wine?

I can't install wine right now, can someone go through for me and verify that the bugs still exist, and comment on winehq please?

Ubuntu 9.10

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:34:04 GMT

I've installed it on my extra desktop at work. This particular desktop has an intel graphics card, which meant that 9.04 could not have any compositing enabled.

I'm happy to report that 9.10 has fixed those issues and compiz is working great. I approve of the color changes from the brown (to more of an orangish brown). Hardware detection worked for this machine without any hitches. Other than that, I haven't had much time to play around with it.

Anyone else have time to check it out?

Don't worry, we're still here!

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 05:12:00 GMT

Not that you would care...

Fixed CSS

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:12:21 GMT

The CSS was recently broke [images were not appearing] that has been fixed.

We are seeking administrators, people that know a bit about Linux (or at least keep up on the news.) to occasionally breathe some life into this place, if you wish to apply make a comment.

Any interesting news?

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:25:57 GMT

Heard anything interestingly lately about Linux?

Fedora 11 Released

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:21:28 GMT

fedoraproject.org — Fedora 11, released today is packed with tons of new features across the spectrum from casual desktop user to hardcore hacker. Fedora 11 showcases a new default filesystem in ext4, a 20 second startup, and the latest GNOME, KDE and XFCE releases. Firefox 3.5 and Thunderbird 3 latest pre-releases are available as well.

Installing BYOND in WINE

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:20:44 GMT

This guide is intended for Ubuntu 9.04 and wine-1.1.18

Step 1:: Download and save to your desktop:
http://www.byond.com/download/build/440.1018_byond.exe
Step 2: Go to your Desktop, right click 440.1018_byond.exe, select "Open with "Wine Windows Program Loader".
Step 3: Follow the installation wizard like a normal setup.
Step 4: To run the pager (or Dream Maker, Dream Daemon, etc.)

In GNOME:
Go to Applications > WINE > Programs > BYOND
In KDE:
KMenu > WINE > BYOND

BYOND is now installed on your computer!

Installing WINE in Linux

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:20:26 GMT

This guide is intended for Ubuntu 9.04 and wine-1.1.18

Step 1: Open your terminal and run the following:
wget -q http://wine.budgetdedicated.com/apt/387EE263.gpg -O- | sudo apt-key add -

Step 2: Depending on which version of Ubuntu you are using... run the following command:
For Ubuntu Jaunty (9.04):
sudo wget http://wine.budgetdedicated.com/apt/sources.list.d/ jaunty.list -O /etc/apt/sources.list.d/winehq.list
For Ubuntu Intrepid (8.10):
sudo wget http://wine.budgetdedicated.com/apt/sources.list.d/ intrepid.list -O /etc/apt/sources.list.d/winehq.list
For Ubuntu Hardy (8.04):
sudo wget http://wine.budgetdedicated.com/apt/sources.list.d/ hardy.list -O /etc/apt/sources.list.d/winehq.list

Step 3: Run this in the terminal:

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install wine

Step 4: Run this in the terminal:
winecfg
This will begin the initial setup of WINE, once a window opens, it's safe to close it.

WINE is now installed.

Thank you Tom!

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:00:07 GMT

Tom gave us a lifetime membership for the Linux Guild!
I'm in the process of updating all of this information, and am going to add a custom sidebar to all of the up-to-date information about installing, upgrading, WINE installation, bugs / fixes, pretty much any "Useful Information."

RANK UP to thank Tom!