Forum: GNU Linux Zone

Help requests go here if you are new to the wonderful world of Linux and need help getting started

Post here if you need help with Linux installation, boot loader, or dual-boot issues

Request help with installing, configuring, or using Linux applications, programs, and software

Request help with computer hardware and peripherals under Linux: installation, configuration, compatibility, etc

Help requests related to X: Xorg, desktop environments (Gnome, KDE , LXDE, Xfce, etc), window managers, etc

Help requests related to games, video, music, multimedia, entertainment, HTPC, or CD/DVD under Linux

Request help for laptops, netbooks, minibooks, or any of the other smaller portable computers running Linux

Help requests for smartphones, tablets, hand-helds, and other mobile gadgets running Linux: Android, Droid, Maemo, MeeGo, Mobilinux, Moblin, etc

Request help with anything related to Linux wireless internet setup and configuration: WLAN, WiFi, etc

Help requests related to Linux networking: setup, configuration, internet connection sharing, iptables, etc

Help requests for Linux server related topics: Apache, MySQL, Samba, server security, sendmail, exim, etc

Request help with Linux kernel compilation, theory, programming, or other kernel related issues

Request help with C/C++, Perl, PHP, Python, Ruby, Bash Scripts, or other Linux programming/scripting related issues

Request help with graphic arts and digital imaging under Linux: CAD, drawing, image manipulation, etc

Post here for help with Linux security issues: antivirus, firewalls, encryption, vulnerabilities, etc

Linux help requests that don't fit into any of the other technical areas go in this forum

Help requests for Wine - open source software that allows many Windows applications to run on Linux / Unix