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No. Open-source software is available for almost all platforms. Some examples of open-source software not exclusive to Linux or not found on Linux at all are:
Mozilla Firefox
Google Chrome
GNU Compiler Collection
ZSNES
DOSBox
Lighttpd
Apache
Secret Maryo Chronicles
Cygwin(Exclusive to this platform)
Hatari
SheepShaver
VisualBoy Advance
VirtualBox
PearPC
Emule (exclusive to this platform)
K-Meleon (exclusive to this platform)
Infrarecorder (exclusive to this platform)
Mozilla Firefox
GNU Compiler Collection
ZSNES
DOSBox
Secret Maryo Chronicles
Hatari
SheepShaver
VisualBoy Advance
VirtualBox
PearPC
Camino (exclusive to this platform)
Adium (exclusive to this platform)
Tomato Torrent (exclusive to this platform)
AquaMacs (exclusive to this platform)
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What effects does the advent of Open Ended Software have on future development of the software industry?
You probably mean Open Source software. Well, it's causing a big shift, and it has only just begun. Most web servers now use open source software, running LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP) software, and many company servers use Linux and MySQL in company data centers. The use of open source is expanding quickly in the world, and open source software companies such as Red Hat are running up the ranks of the world's largest software companies (also see: http://www.softwaretop100.org/list2009.php).Chances are we will be using more open source software in the near future.
Can you run programs compiled with Turbo C on Linux?
Turbo C cannot compile native Linux binaries, only programs for MS-DOS. MS-DOS applications can be run on Linux through a variety of methods, including DOSEMU, DOSBox, QEMU, Bochs, and VirtualBox.
Which OS does not support JAVA?
This is hard to say with any certainty, since there are very many operating systems out there. Most of those operating systems don't have a large enough user/developer base to warrant an implementation of Java. Officially, Sun only offers downloads for: Linux, Solaris, Windows, and (via Software Update) OS X. Of course, Sun isn't the only group allowed to implement Java, which makes answering this question all that much more difficult. IBM, for example, also supports z/OS and AIX (as well as Windows and Linux again).
Can a C or CPP program compiled on Linux run on Windows and vice versa assuming that both the OSs are loaded in and can run on the same machine?
No. Windows and Linux have different APIs and ABIs for programs to access. You cannot run Linux binaries on Windows, and you can only run Windows binaries on Linux if you have Wine installed.
Is Software Process Synonymous Software Engineering?
No, software process is not synonymous with software engineering. Software engineering encompasses the broader discipline of designing, developing, and maintaining software systems, including methodologies, tools, and best practices. In contrast, a software process specifically refers to the structured sequence of stages and activities involved in software development, such as requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance. While the software process is an integral part of software engineering, it represents only one aspect of the overall discipline.
Which is the best book to learn Linux?
Linux cannot be learned from reading a book. It can only be learned by hands-on experience. If you really want to get into the guts of Linux, get the Linux From Scratch manual. This manual will instruct you in building your own Linux distro from the ground up.
Can Linux restore iPhone firmware 2.2?
No. Linux cannot overwrite iPhone's firmware, as it is encrypted. Only iTunes can do that.
What is the difference between software tools and software packages?
A software tool is a single program that lets you perform complex tasks. A suite is simply a collection of related programs that are sold as a bundle. Some software tools perform only one task and are limited. Software packages are a mix of tools and come together as a system.
Can You only install software if you have administrator privilages?
No When you go to install a program on a limited account it comes up with a menu and you choose to install it over the admin
What are accounts in Linux?
Just like on windows you have multiple user accounts. Unlike windows, you have accounts you may never log into that handle certain programs not fit to running in your account for security and other reasons. Linux always has the root account which compares to the Administrator user account in windows and is alternatively called the Super User account. Idealy you want to run in a limited privileges account unlike some do in windows because in windows many important programs require admin level access. In Linux the only time you really need elevated user privileges is while installing software for all users and changing system wide settings.
Why did Linus Torvalds invent Linux?
Linus Torvalds wanted a Unix operating system for his new 80386 PC. Almost all versions of Unix cost several thousand dollars, and only a couple could really use the features of the 80386 processor. So he decided to write his own.
Why does text look funny in Linux?
Text probably looks a little different from what you are used to in Linux because Linux only uses freely licensed fonts. This means no Arial, no Times New Roman, no Tacoma, etc...
How to copy a DVD with a player and recorder?
it is very easy to copy a DVD in the way.. simply connect the scart output from the DVD player to the scart input of the DVD recorder and select the record source. Only thing is some DVD's are copy protected so this wont work.. an alternative if you have a PC and DVD burner is to download a free program such as DVD shirnk and back it up to the PC and the burn it to a DVD using software such as Nero or some free opensource CD / DVD authoring software
What can you use to protect Linux?
That would depend on what you want to protect Linux from. Ports are closed by default, so there is little need for a firewall. There are several anti-virus products available for Linux, but as there are very few Linux viruses, and no currently effective ones, they are only helpful in removing Windows viruses.
Is Windows the main platform for all software?
No. Many programs were / are developed primarily for Linux or Mac OS X, and were only ported to Windows later. Examples include Adobe Photoshop. Lighttpd, and MySQL. Many other programs are still not available for Windows.
What are some media playback programs for Linux?
There are many different media playback programs available for Linux. Some of the more popular include: * VLC * Amarok (audio only) * Totem * Kaffeine * Dragon Video Player * XMMS (audio only) * Juk (audio only)
Is it possible to uninstall Windows and get Linux back on Asus eee PC?
The Eee PC should have come with a CD to reinstall Linux. If you do not have this disc, then the only way you could install the version of Linux that was on the Eee (Xandros) would be if you had an image of the hard drive before you formatted it. Note that there are other Linux distros customized for the Eee PC that are available free of charge if you want to try another Linux distro.
