Dear Sir/Ms,
For the period immediately following this email, I have questions, but much later I may be able to contribute Linux code.
My requests:
1/ What is the procedure for applying the Update disk to Mandrake 9.0 using the console and perhaps avioding a download.
Put the CD in the drive and reboot then follow instructions.
2/ What is the procedure for applying the appropriate Update disk to a Mandrake 10.0 system My software will not tolerate my external modem, so
Ehh? Have you tried to plug it in turn it on and run Harddrake?
instructions will have to compensate. I am currently using Mandrake 9.0 and have swapped often with version 10.0 without success. My software will not present some of the necessary internet items on the menu and others items may be missing. By the way, my Mandrake 10.0 is the community version
3/ Can you write an opinion upon what are the main differances between the Community and the Official versions of Mandrake 10.0.
Testing and bugfixes
4/ What in your opnion are siutable texts as operations manuals for Mandrake 9.0-9.2 and Mandrake 10.0
There is a book called RUTE:- http://rute.sourceforge.net This is a good general Linux tutorial.
5/ What in your opinion are suitable texts for learning how to program in Linux for Mandrake. I have machine language and flowchart skills but not sufficient knowledge with higher languages
There are so many languages to use that that is an impossible question to answer.
Go to http://www.google.co.nz/linux and search for things like
"C programming tutorials" etc.
If you know your way around machine language you might enjoy kernel programming and device drivers.
Regards,
David
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