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Ubuntu and Associated Distributions/Expert Profile
Expertise
I'm most familiar with Ubuntu based Linux distributions and making Windows programs run on them. I like to help Windows users eliminate excuses not to use Linux. I know about the terminal commands and how to clone hard drives. I can help a person recover data using TestDisk on the system rescue CD. Anything else just ask.
Experience in the area
I created JULinux www.mindblowingidea.com/JULinux
Organizations
USA COMPUTER TECH COMPUTER RESCUE Owner and CEO
Publications
www.mindblowingidea.com
Education/Credentials
4 years of college: Applied Arts and Sciences Microcomputer Support and Repair Degree Applied Arts and Sciences Computer Application Integration Degree
Awards and Honors
Eagle Scout
Past/Present Clients
NAPA Auto Parts, The private sector for the Military, and Local residents of Pomeroy WA and surrounding cities.
What do you like about this subject?
I've always liked working with computers and I like helping people. Linux is in my opinion more fun to use and better for people.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Because Linux / Computers / Hardware / Networking is never ending I enjoy the new challenges each and every day that I deal with and the main thing to learn is how to figure out the answer to something new.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
You can run just about any Windows / Microsoft program on Linux.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Linux VS Microsoft VS Macintosh.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom | 04/24/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks |
| Arun | 01/30/12 | 7 | 7 | 6 | Thank u |
| Andres | 01/24/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks |
| Gan | 12/30/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I got the solution. But chmod doesn't ..... |
| am | 11/23/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Justin Breithaupt
2012-01-23 job submission:
To submit several jobs at once you do it like this: Job one is: cp /home/tomatoes /home/ Job two is: sudo apt-get update So to combine them both and do them at the same time cp /home/tomatoes
2011-12-30 .tar.gz help!:
RIght click on it and click extract all or extract here. If that option isn't available look for Archive Manager, if you don't see Archive manager in the Accessories menu, right click on your menu and
2011-12-25 bash ./a.out permission denied.:
Ok, this problem can happen from time to time. As root or sudo do the following in your home directory to give yourself permissions to do whatever you want, or do this in another directory if you need
2011-09-27 Can't get the CD drive to work:
Your issue is not Ubuntu, or how to get the CD drive to work with UBUNTU. Your problem is getting the drive to work with that computer. Make sure your jumper settings are correct and that it's plugged
2011-09-19 T.V. turners for linux:
You can give a man a fish and feed him for one meal or teach him to fish and feed him for life. The best way to shop for plug and play hardware for Linux is to go to newegg.com and search for the product
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