Linux

Hey ppl, I was wondering if some of you used Linux? I downloaded RedHat9 threw the official FTP a few weeks ago and I am trying to find a solution against the evil microsoft empire ;)... So I tested Linux, wich is great, but there are a lot of stuff I don't understand... So I taught I'd drop by my favored forum :rolleyes:

A few questions:
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In Xwindow (I usually use KDE):

1. How can I change the login screen background (similar to c:\logo.sys in win98)

2. Where can I find Xwindow Themes for Linux

In Terminal sessions:

1. I use the command Lynx to browse threw internet in a terminal session, but how can I display/download/save images in it?

Once it would be saved somewhere, there must be a way to display the image using a terminal command who can show a picture pixel by pixel or something...

2. I downloaded a program called Wine to emulate windows programs threw Linux, the Problem: It doesnt work...! I installed the package, but if I run the command "winelauncher" it says stuff about press the copy default stuff wich I do and then says error occurs... :( Anybody tryed that program?

3. How can I use a text editor similar to edit in dos in a terminal session

4. How can I create some kind of batch file of commands (similar to *.bat in DOS)

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Guess that's it, hope to get answers by Linux People :wave: And if you've never used Linux before I am sorry for propaging its propaganda, but its sooooooooooo good! :p

The best thing I like in Linux: Multiple sessions (Ctrl + Alt + F1 = 1 Session, Ctrl + Alt + F7 = The Xwindow session, etc) nyways, ciao :p :wave:

I use Linux all the time as my main desktop OS and love it to bits :) Now for the questions...


A few questions:
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In Xwindow (I usually use KDE):

1. How can I change the login screen background (similar to c:\logo.sys in win98)

Right click on the desktop, go to "Configure Desktop" and you'll see wallpaper options there.

2. Where can I find Xwindow Themes for Linux

http://www.kde-look.org is a good starting point.

In Terminal sessions:

1. I use the command Lynx to browse threw internet in a terminal session, but how can I display/download/save images in it?

You can't, Lynx is a text only browser.

Once it would be saved somewhere, there must be a way to display the image using a terminal command who can show a picture pixel by pixel or something...
Absolutely no idea, you'd be far better running an XWindows terminal session instead.

2. I downloaded a program called Wine to emulate windows programs threw Linux, the Problem: It doesnt work...! I installed the package, but if I run the command "winelauncher" it says stuff about press the copy default stuff wich I do and then says error occurs... Anybody tryed that program?
Yes I have, and it takes a bit of work to get it going. Read the documents on installation and configuration at http://www.winehq.com. The command to run wine is usually "wine" as well, not "winelauncher".

3. How can I use a text editor similar to edit in dos in a terminal session
Use vi or emacs, depending on what comes with your distro.

4. How can I create some kind of batch file of commands (similar to *.bat in DOS)
With shell scripting. Have a look on google.

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Originally posted by CyberSurfer
I use Linux all the time as my main desktop OS and love it to bits :) Now for the questions...


A few questions:
-----------------------

In Xwindow (I usually use KDE):

1. How can I change the login screen background (similar to c:\logo.sys in win98)

Right click on the desktop, go to "Configure Desktop" and you'll see wallpaper options there.

Thats not what I meant, I meant change the LOGIN screen's background...see ( http://www.linuxforum.com/forums/ind...showtopic=4738 ) for more details...
2. Where can I find Xwindow Themes for Linux

http://www.kde-look.org is a good starting point.

Thx, looks good
In Terminal sessions:

1. I use the command Lynx to browse threw internet in a terminal session, but how can I display/download/save images in it?

You can't, Lynx is a text only browser.
Then is there any way to download an image threw the terminal in Linux(btw im using RedHat 9

Once it would be saved somewhere, there must be a way to display the image using a terminal command who can show a picture pixel by pixel or something...
Absolutely no idea, you'd be far better running an XWindows terminal session instead.
Anyone else would have a solution?

2. I downloaded a program called Wine to emulate windows programs threw Linux, the Problem: It doesnt work...! I installed the package, but if I run the command "winelauncher" it says stuff about press the copy default stuff wich I do and then says error occurs... Anybody tryed that program?
Yes I have, and it takes a bit of work to get it going. Read the documents on installation and configuration at http://www.winehq.com. The command to run wine is usually "wine" as well, not "winelauncher".
Thanks, I'll check it out

3. How can I use a text editor similar to edit in dos in a terminal session
Use vi or emacs, depending on what comes with your distro.
K, im not runing Linux right now, I'll check it out later

4. How can I create some kind of batch file of commands (similar to *.bat in DOS)
With shell scripting. Have a look on google.

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Thx, but can't you explain here stuff about shell scripts?

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