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Expertise
I can answer questions as to the nature of open source unix (linux), where it came from, how it works, how to find key information for troubleshooting your system, how to install dual-boot OS's, how to obtain and install linux applications which replace Microsoft applications, how to parse log files, how to write simple shell, awk and sed scripts to accomplish useful tasks, and a host of other linux questions. I can answer questions about Apache, DNS and SMTP. I can walk a layperson through the steps necessary to compile downloaded source code, and when this is actually necessary. Also, I can answer questions about wireless networking with linux, and basic concepts of TCP/IP. I cannot answer questions about C or C , or for that matter any compileable language.
Experience in the area
20 years experience in telecommunications, system administration, and networking.
Education/Credentials
B.A. from UCSD.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Rick | 11/25/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Bill, for the detailed explanation. Very ..... |
| biotite | 10/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Green | 10/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| priya | 08/30/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks so much for your reply. I ..... |
| asad | 07/11/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Bill Isaacs
2009-11-15 multiple argements to script:
TROUBLESHOOTING!!! Break down your script one element at a time. Start with the fundamental and add from there. This will teach you the environment in which you are working. "Give a man a fish
2009-11-01 Old Mac Laptop HD in Linux:
Let's begin at the beginning. This statement indicates that you may be jumping ahead: When I go to click on the files under my old Mac user name, it tells me I don't have permission to do so. Remember
2009-11-01 Partition or not?:
Hi Rick, A dual boot system is simply easier to deal with. Your options a) and b) are actually the same option, with the only difference being which OS is listed first in the GRUB menu. This menu
2009-10-11 Which laptop should I buy for Linux Live?:
Green, Any laptop meets your linux compatibility requirements. However, I'm not sure where you would buy a new laptop without a hard disk in it. That's kind of like buying a car without a fuel tank
2009-09-17 YUM on SUSE:
Bharath, I found the following procedure which I hope will work for you: 1. Download yum and all its dependencies from this link: http://download.opensuse.org/distribution/10.2/repo/oss/suse/i586/
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