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Q: What machines can run Debian ? :: A: Check out [[WhatMachinesDoesDebianRunOn]]. Q: Is there any compatibility issue that I should know about the xxx notebook hardware with Debian before purchasing it ? :: A: The easiest way to confirm hardware compatibility is to try before you buy. Most vendors/retailers will let you run a [[LiveCD]] to test. Alternatively check out [[WhatMachinesDoesDebianRunOn]]. Q: Can I multi boot Debian along side Windows, BSD, ect? :: A: Yes the Debian installer will generally do this for you. Advanced users may choose how and which Bootloader to use. Q: How can I run my Windows/DOS programs ? :: A: Check out [[RunningWindowsPrograms]]. |
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Q: What machines can run Debian ? :: A: Check out [[WhatMachinesDoesDebianRunOn]]. Q: How can I run my Windows/DOS programs ? :: A: Check out [[RunningWindowsPrograms]]. |
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Q: How do I tell {{{apt-get}}} which http-proxy to use? :: A: Set the environment Variable {{{http_proxy}}}: {{{export http_proxy="http://192.168.1.1:8080"}}} or {{{export http_proxy=http://uid:pw@proxy:port}}} if the proxy needs authentication. Alternatively you can configure it in {{{/etc/apt/apt.conf.d}}} | |
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Q: Can i use a MIDI keyboard with Debian? :: A: You may be able to, check out [[http://www.midi-howto.com/|linux midi howto]]. |
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Specialized FAQs:
FAQsFromDebianUser (yet another FAQ ...)
General Debian FAQ :
- Q: What machines can run Debian ?
A: Check out ?WhatMachinesDoesDebianRunOn.
- Q: Is there any compatibility issue that I should know about the xxx notebook hardware with Debian before purchasing it ?
A: The easiest way to confirm hardware compatibility is to try before you buy. Most vendors/retailers will let you run a LiveCD to test. Alternatively check out ?WhatMachinesDoesDebianRunOn.
- Q: Can I multi boot Debian along side Windows, BSD, ect?
- A: Yes the Debian installer will generally do this for you. Advanced users may choose how and which Bootloader to use.
- Q: How can I run my Windows/DOS programs ?
A: Check out RunningWindowsPrograms.
- Q: What is a "package" ?
A: Take a look at DebianPackageManagement.
- Q: I am looking for a DebianPackage to do "whiz, bang and the other thing"
A: Check out Software page.
- Q: That page doesn't have the package I was looking for ? How can I find the DebianPackage that has what I want?
A: See WhereIsIt.
- Q: How do I tell {{{apt-get}}} which http-proxy to use?
A: Set the environment Variable http_proxy: export http_proxy="http://192.168.1.1:8080" or export http_proxy=http://uid:pw@proxy:port if the proxy needs authentication. Alternatively you can configure it in /etc/apt/apt.conf.d
- Q: I'm getting this error message and I don't know what it is.
A: Look at CommonErrorMessages.
- Q: Can i use a MIDI keyboard with Debian?
A: You may be able to, check out linux midi howto.