super opus Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 what do you guys think is the better port scanner out there? that ive been having some problems trying to install Linux on my old laptop any ideas what i could do to get it to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xarf Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 what do you guys think is the better port scanner out there? Get a copy of Nettools, there's tons of great network tools in there, including a few port scanners. that ive been having some problems trying to install Linux on my old laptop any ideas what i could do to get it to work Could be a million things, not like there's enough info there to even have any idea of what the problem might be. Try http://google.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratmandall Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 that ive been having some problems trying to install Linux on my old laptop any ideas what i could do to get it to work What distro are you trying to install and what exact problem are you having? like the other guy said it could be million thing's. http://google.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super opus Posted October 1, 2008 Author Share Posted October 1, 2008 Ubuntu Linux i just download a text based installer see if that works its for a dell inspiron 1200 so a older computer any other ideas would be super too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratmandall Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Ubuntu Linux i just download a text based installer see if that works its for a dell inspiron 1200 so a older computer any other ideas would be super too Hmm ubuntu would run on that but the speed wouldn't be that great, look on http://ubuntuforums.org for fast reliable help You also might want to look at http://fluxbuntu.org for a lighter distro based on ubuntu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super opus Posted October 1, 2008 Author Share Posted October 1, 2008 OK i give that one a try first its all most done burning and will net tools work with Linux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratmandall Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 OK i give that one a try first its all most done burning and will net tools work with Linux uhh not quite sure what net tools is, but linux has alot of networking tools a simple google search will help you out on specific tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Just use nmap, its cross platform and industry standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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