Slackware Linux installation on an IBM Thinkpad 755CX is considered to be out-dated and will not be updated as of 2007-03-19
If you need to get Linux discs (CD, DVD) in teh UK then Cheep Linux (”the cheepest way to buy free software, lol!) and the Linux Emporium still appear to be operating, UseLinux was down for maintenance at the time of writing.
This is a quick list of some of my favourite applications, originally written in 2007. They are either free gratis or free libre or both; many are open source.
If you don’t know what that means then all you do need to know is that you can safely use these without worrying about the police knocking on your door. Big companies like Microsoft do prosecute the little guys that illegally copy their software … so use these apps and don’t worry anymore.
This is a repost of a past page from my old site. Might be useful for someone … you never can tell. I guess I’m just a serial hoarder!
First, you’ll need to log on as an administrator. For some this will mean using the Start menu, choosing log off, then from the popup window choosing “switch user” (or in shorthand Start > Log Off : switch user. You will then need to select an administrator account (eg “admin”) from the menu and enter your admin password.
This page (started March 2003) gives details about using Knoppix on my HP Pavilion 7880(uk) desktop computer. I say using and not installing because Knoppix (pronounced K’Noppix, created by a German bloke called Herr Knopper) can be booted from CD - just stick it in your drive and reboot.
A HP Pavilion 7880 (UK) about 2 years old. It’s a AMD Athlon 1.1 GHz with 20 GByte harddrive, Nvidia Gforce 2 graphics. It appears that it has a HCL modem using a PCTel Chipset, ie a Winmodem. sourceforge.net has a useful project on PCTel modems under Linux and there’s a mini how-to.
Whilst I was trying to get Linux working fully I decided to try Knoppix as it’s bootable off the CD.
I’m stuck with windows at the moment as there are a few programs that we use (particularly MS Money) that I haven’t found a linux alternative for yet [GnuCash might be it though??] - I’m sure there is one but will it read the proprietary format of Money’s files? Due to the winmodem (see above) I haven’t got online with Knoppix but everything else seems to work fine,eg OpenOffice.org and all the games ;0)> .
Well, funny you asked that! I got my copy from uselinux.co.uk, the proprietor was most helpful and appears to be providing the discs out of love for Linux - ie I can’t see how he’d make a profit unless he has a huge CD generating capacity already.
Your best source for up to date distributions is the internet site, usually www.your-desired-distro.com. They usually have a list of FTP mirrors that you can spend a few weeks trying to get an ISO off - if like me you have 56K dialup. You could get a friend to download a copy. Or you could borrow a copy - remember this is open source and most of it is free-as-in-beer (eg GNU GPL) so you can print as many copies you like - check the license first and if in doubt e-mail the support guys for your distro.
Alternatively, try one of the following sites (none of whom sponsor me), I can only vouch for uselinux.co.uk though.
The first page listed is the creators site. Note that Knoppix is from a German source and so English documentation appears to be sparse at the moment.
I didn’t find any one else logging there use of Knoppix on a HP Pavilion.
General information about my Pavilion:
I had been recording Sermons at our local christian fellowship since August 2002 and so put this together to tell people how we did things. It’s now largely obsolete as MP3 has taken off and minidisc has largely been passed by. Also, I no longer do sermon recording on a regular basis. I’ll keep this page up for a bit though.
I thought it was about time I shared a little of the methodology used and gave a quick review of some software options open to you. This information is relevant to all types of live audio recordings, not just Sermons.
We have Soundcraft Spirit E-series mixing desk at the fellowship building which offers 8 channels of inputs. Currently we just use 2 standing mics, 1 12-string acoustic guitar with pickups, 1 electronic keyboard and a radio mic for the person orating.
Various resources for Bible study: