cp command or mv or ?

I've tried using cp to copy the contents of one directory to another and it won't drop/stop executing in interactive modeI use the -RfuI want it to copy all the contents from folder X to folder Y replacing any file that is older with the newer file a...

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updating Debian offline

Hi, I have a laptop with Debian (Lenny), and want to install packets, update system etc.. I have no access to the internet on my linux pc, but have a Windows XP pc connected to the web... is there a way to do this updating offline with the help of my c...

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installation step

hi to everyone of this board..i am the new corner of your forum.......my question is i already have windows vista in my pc, i need to install red-hat linux.so anyone help me to do the same....i am expecting your favourable reply................

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Installed Ubuntu, ran GParted and have an issue now?

Hi,I just installed Ubuntu, and I already had windows XP in a separate partition. This is my first time installing Linux.I have a 500GB drive, 20GB is a primary NTFS partition for win xp. I set linux to use the remaining space at installation time. O...

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