http://news.softpedia.com Softpedia News - SUSE Tips and Tricks Softpedia News en-us 2001 - 2009 Softpedia. All rights reserved. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:35:44 GMT Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:35:44 GMT News http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 10 http://www.softpedia.com/base_img/softpedia_logo.gif http://news.softpedia.com/ http://news.softpedia.com/news/Installing-openSUSE-11-0-88371.shtml The final version of openSUSE Linux 11.0 was released a couple of hours ago, after approximately 7 months of hard work. It brings lots of new features for end users, developers and system administrators. Among the new features, we can find a redesigned and professional installer, a live installer, new and glamorous artwork, PackageKit software manager, Microsoft Office file compatibility with the latest OpenOffice.org office productivity suite, and enhanced multimedia support. What more could an ex-Windows and future Linux user want? Therefore, if you have decided to install openSUSE 11.0 on your computer, right below is a full tutorial, complete with screenshots.First of all, you will need to download the openSUSE 11.0 CD or DVD right now from here. We recommend you download either of the GNOME or KDE Live CD editions, as they are smaller in size (about 700 MB compared to the 4.3 GB DVD edition), and you can also test it before you install it. Burn the CD with your favorite CD/DVD burning application and insert/leave it in the CD/DVD unit of the computer on which you want to install openSUSE. For this installation, we've used the 32bit GNOME Live CD, but the KDE4 Live CD installation is absolutely the same!You will be greeted by a very nice welcome screen...[tablec][row][col][/col][/row][/tablec]Hit Enter on the first option, "openSUSE 11.0"...[tabl... (read more)]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:41:00 GMT Softpedia News - SUSE Tips and Tricks http://news.softpedia.com/news/Installing-openSUSE-11-0-88371.shtml SUSE Tips and Tricks http://news.softpedia.com/news/Installing-openSUSE-11-0-88371.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Nestor) http://news.softpedia.com/news/openSUSE-10-3-Installation-Guide-with-Screenshots-69298.shtml The latest version of openSUSE Linux (10.3), which was released a couple of weeks ago, brings new features for the end user, including a flexible Linux-Windows dual-boot configuration, Microsoft Office file compatibility with the latest OpenOffice.org office productivity suite and enhanced multimedia support. What could an ex-Windows and future Linux user want more? Therefore, if you decided to install openSUSE on your PC, here follows a complete tutorial with screenshots.1. First of all, you need to download openSUSE now from Softpedia. I suggest you to download a CD version (KDE or GNOME) or maybe both of them, so you can test and see which one suits you best.2. Burn the CD with your favorite CD/DVD burning application and insert it in the CD/DVD drive of the computer on which you want to install openSUSE.3. You will be prompted with a boot menu.[tablec][row][col][/col][/row][/tablec]You have a couple of options here, like F2 if you want to choose another language for the installation process (English is default) or, to select the resolution and the installation source, use F3 respective F4 buttons. If the default settings are OK with you, then just select the "Installation" option and hit Enter.[tablec][row][col][/col][/row][/tablec]You'll see a very nice openSUSE green boot screen. The installation wizard appears, asking ... (read more)]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:00:54 GMT Softpedia News - SUSE Tips and Tricks http://news.softpedia.com/news/openSUSE-10-3-Installation-Guide-with-Screenshots-69298.shtml SUSE Tips and Tricks http://news.softpedia.com/news/openSUSE-10-3-Installation-Guide-with-Screenshots-69298.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Nestor) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Access-Your-OpenSuSE-Dekstop-From-Anywhere-using-FreeNX-48329.shtml FreeNX is the free version of NoMachine's NX Server, which makes fast, secure, remote X11 connections to enable users to access remote Linux and Unix desktop sessions over a data link such as LAN or Internet. The server has been developed in such way that it's fast enough even over a low bandwidth and high latency connection such as a dial-up link. This is one of the main reasons I will choose FreeNX over a common VNC program. FreeNX can be also set up as a proxy, so it will tunnel Remote Desktop Protocols and remote Virtual Network Computing sessions, giving them some of the same speed improvements. FreeNX uses high optimized techniques to compress the X11 data, minimizing the amount of data that needs to be transferred, providing a responsive and real-time remote desktop experience.Installing FreeNX using YaST- Open the main KDE menu, go to System and click on YaST Control Center- Enter the root password, then click on Software Management- Make sure the Filter spinner is set to Search and in the search box, type freenx- In the results pane, check in the box next to FreeNX entry and press Accept. If you don't get any results, read at the end of this guide.- Click Continue in the pop-up window and finish the installation. You now have FreeNX installed. Setting up the openSUSE firewall to accept connections- From the same ... (read more)]]> Thu, 1 Mar 2007 10:33:00 GMT Softpedia News - SUSE Tips and Tricks http://news.softpedia.com/news/Access-Your-OpenSuSE-Dekstop-From-Anywhere-using-FreeNX-48329.shtml SUSE Tips and Tricks http://news.softpedia.com/news/Access-Your-OpenSuSE-Dekstop-From-Anywhere-using-FreeNX-48329.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Mihai Marinof) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Install-Nvidia-and-ATI-Video-Drivers-on-openSUSE-48277.shtml Let's say you have chosen openSUSE 10.2 as your default Linux distribution and now you need to install your video card's driver, be it either Nvidia or ATI. This guide will teach you the easiest ways to achieve that.Nvidia InstallationWe first need to install the official openSUSE Nvidia repository. Open up a console and type the following:[CODE=0]rpm --import ftp://download.nvidia.com/novell/repodata/repomd.xml.key[CODE=1]Now let's add the YUM repository, by opening YaST and clicking on "Software" and then on the "Installation Source". In the new window which will appear, click the Add button, then select the "Specify URL..." option, hit Next and paste there the following line:[CODE=0]ftp://download.nvidia.com/opensuse/10.2/[CODE=1]Click finish and wait for it to load the repository. Now close this window and you are back on the main YaST window. Click on "Software Management" and in the search box type nvidia. From the results, choose:nvidia-gfx-kmp-defaultx11-video-nvidiaHit "Accept" button and you'll be asked to agree with the license terms and then the installation will begin.Restart your computer and you'll have Nvidia video driver installed.ATI InstallationThe ATI driver is a bit harder to install, so please follow the instructions carefully.Download the latest ATI driver from here. Get the .run file!You need now to gener... (read more)]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2007 15:44:00 GMT Softpedia News - SUSE Tips and Tricks http://news.softpedia.com/news/Install-Nvidia-and-ATI-Video-Drivers-on-openSUSE-48277.shtml SUSE Tips and Tricks http://news.softpedia.com/news/Install-Nvidia-and-ATI-Video-Drivers-on-openSUSE-48277.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Nestor)