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 Apr 28 2008, 09:08 PM
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 I got Live OpenSuse running!!However, as with all software comes some questions. 1. Since live CDs operate on memory, does that mean the longer I use the OS the slower it gets? My computer is 1GB RAM, how long will it last? 2. Is it normal for the mouse to suddenly go wonky? 3. Is there a good software that be used to type Chinese? That's probably the only problem I have, or I could live off the live CD forever  4. I installed WINE from YaST, and it installed successfully. Where would I find it? Thanks! This post has been edited by skyfuser: Apr 28 2008, 09:14 PM -------------------- "If a man is offered a fact which goes against his instincts, he will scrutinize it closely, and unless the evidence is overwhelming, he will refuse to believe it. If, on the other hand, he is offered something which affords a reason for acting in accordance to his instincts, he will accept it even on the slightest evidence. The origin of myths is explained in this way." - Bertrand Russell
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Apr 28 2008, 10:39 PM
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1 - Memory management in Linux is exceptional. The LiveCD should run forever (theoretically)
until you shut it down. Unless you open every program you can and just consume all memory and cpu cycles. 2 - Depends on your definition of "wonky" 3 - http://www.faqs.org/docs/Linux-HOWTO/Chinese-HOWTO.html 4 - wine is command line. man wine for more info. Or right click on the exe and choose "open with", select wine. Hope that helps. -------------------- |
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Apr 28 2008, 10:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: HJT Junior Classmen Posts: 438 Joined: 23-November 07 From: California Member No.: 171,969 |
1. Ah. Linux really is much faster than Windows, everything loads right away
 2. I can try to move the mouse in one direction but then it suddenly moves to another area and continues to move. Or I click something on one side of the screen and suddenly the mouse moves to the other side. Other than that, it's generally much harder to scroll around. I use a touchpad, if that's any difference. Do I need extra drivers or anything? 3. Thanks, exactly what I needed. I originally looked on that site too but I guess I got an abridged version. 4. Thanks But is there no way to the command manually?
-------------------- "If a man is offered a fact which goes against his instincts, he will scrutinize it closely, and unless the evidence is overwhelming, he will refuse to believe it. If, on the other hand, he is offered something which affords a reason for acting in accordance to his instincts, he will accept it even on the slightest evidence. The origin of myths is explained in this way." - Bertrand Russell
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Apr 28 2008, 10:55 PM
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Bleeping Hacker Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,745 Joined: 14-April 04 From: Texas Member No.: 151 |
I have zero knowledge of Opensuse except that it exists. That being said
I would have a look in Yast for mouse or touchpad settings. I believe there is something that needs to be installed for touchpad. (i could be wrong). wine-doors is the GUI for wine: http://www.wine-doors.org/wordpress/ Again, I don't know how it works in opensuse. Here is the Suse forum at LQ. Have a search there for Suse specific stuff. http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/susenovell-60/ -------------------- |
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Apr 28 2008, 11:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: HJT Junior Classmen Posts: 438 Joined: 23-November 07 From: California Member No.: 171,969 |
Thanks
That helped a lot!
-------------------- "If a man is offered a fact which goes against his instincts, he will scrutinize it closely, and unless the evidence is overwhelming, he will refuse to believe it. If, on the other hand, he is offered something which affords a reason for acting in accordance to his instincts, he will accept it even on the slightest evidence. The origin of myths is explained in this way." - Bertrand Russell
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