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August 25th, 2008

IT Dojo video: Common mistakes to avoid when you're installing Linux software

Posted by Larry Dignan @ 10:39 am

Categories: General, Linux, Open Source, Software Infrastructure

Tags: Linux Software, Information Technology, Video, Linux, Corporate Communications, Strategy, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software

The release of Ubuntu and other user-friendly distributions has bolstered Linux’s popularity among IT pros and end-users alike. Yet Linux neophytes can still stumble over common tasks, like installing new software. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler discusses common mistakes people make when they’re trying to add new Linux software. He also gives you tips to make the installation process a bit easier.

Once you’ve watched this IT Dojo video, you can find a link to the original TechRepublic article and print the tip from our IT Dojo Blog.

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RE: IT Dojo video: Common mistakes to avoid when you're installing Linux software
Sensei mentioned a beginner compiling from source. Would a newbie even know what that means? I sure didn't. I had a tarbel explode as he described. That was a fun mess to clean up. Over all, it would have been nice to have this when I started with Linux.

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Posted by: pfyearwood Posted on: 08/26/08 You are currently: a Guest | | Terms of Use
Tip for easy installing  pjotr123 | 08/25/08
RE: IT Dojo video: Common mistakes to avoid when you're installing Linux software  dch48 | 08/26/08
RE: IT Dojo video: Common mistakes to avoid when you're installing Linux software  pfyearwood | 08/26/08

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