subject: Getting Linux Help - Answers To Your Common Questions [print this page] Linux is a completely different operating system than Windows or OSX. At times, you might run into some issues where you will need some help. Here are some common questions about Linux.
How do you take a screen shot of your screen when using Linux?
While there could be different key commands based on what interface that you are running, you can use the normal function of "Print Screen" that is on your keyboard to capture the screen. You will then need to paste this screen shot into a graphics-editing program. One that you can use for this is Gimp. Once the image is pasted to Gimp, you can crop the image to select just the area that you want and save this to your hard drive in whatever format you wish. There are also some screen capture software that you can download for free as well.
How do you build a Linux compatible system?
If you were going to build a Windows machine, you choose pieces that will work with the Windows operating system. With Linux, it is the same way. Do some research on Linux friendly manufacturers, so that you can be sure that all your parts will work with the operating system without issues.
What are some popular versions of Linux to try?
The most popular is Ubuntu, but there are a few others to try like Slackware, Fedora, and Linux Mint. Also, be sure to try Gnome, KDE, XFCE, and others for a different look and feel when using your system.
What the easiest way to dual boot Windows and Linux?
There is a tool called Wubi that you can use in Windows. What this will do is create a partition of your drive while installing a distribution of Linux for you. When you start up your machine, you will be able to select between Windows or Linux. This has to be the simplest way to set up your computer this way.
