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5 FAQ tagged "linux_system"

• How to Set JAVA_HOME / PATH variables Under Linux Bash Profile :

  Q. I just need a help to show me how to setup java path on Linux. How can I set JAVA_HOME and PATH variables for every user under my Linux system?
  A. ~/.bash_profile is a startup script which generally runs once. This particular file is used for commands which run when the normal user logs [...]

• Does Linux grub replace Windows MBR? :

  Q. I’m willing to try out Ubuntu Linux but my question is Does Linux grub replace Windows MBR? Can I dual boot between Windows and Linux system?
  A. Yes when you install GRUB on first partition, windows MBR get replaced. In most cases GRUB automatically adds an entry for Windows XP / Vista so that you [...]

• Linux LILO boot procedure freezes with LI characters (Lilo boot loader LI error) :

  Q. My Linux system says LI while booting system and then boots procedure freezes or halts. How do I solve this problem?
  A. LILO is a generic boot loader for Linux. This error means few things. LI characters indicate that LILO is having problems. It cannot boot the system.
  a) Goto BIOS and set LBA mode for [...]

• How to find which kernel version is installed on my Linux system :

  Q. I am a new proud Linux user. My question to you is - how do I find which kernel version installed on my Linux system? How do I upgrade my kernel to latest version? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
  A. The Linux kernel is the central component of most computer operating systems (OSs). [...]

• Move or migrate user accounts from old Linux server to a new Linux server :

  Q. How do I Move or migrate user accounts to from old Linux server a new Cent OS Linux server including mails? This new system a fresh installation.
  A. You can migrate users from old Linux server to new Linux sever with standard commands such as tar, awk, scp and others. This is also [...]

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