secguru.com — Many new Linux users have trouble determining the hardware specs of their Linux machine from command line. By the end of this guide you will be able to obtain full inventory of all components on your Linux machine within minutes. This should also help you in finding correct drivers and support for your hardware’s chip-set.
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civilwarlordDec 21, 2006
dugg because the article doesn't mention "that word" at all.
feyrDec 21, 2006
another very nice tool is "dmidecode" not for the faint of heart, but it gives some invaluable information
bevansDec 21, 2006
@FeyrNice One!! dmidecode looks like it can be very help full.on a side note. If I didn't know any better I'd say one of those anti-linux assh**es is going through and burying all the comments.
johnstarDec 21, 2006
I use this command but I prefer everest and bartspe
funkytacoDec 22, 2006
@coachace, you have a good point. This is more likely of use to techs.I'm a data center tech and the article is pretty thorough, but I would recommend "free -m" to check a good indicator for installed memory and swap & memory usage. "dmidecode" is an application that you usually have to install (but I do recommend it if you need mainboard information, it's very good).Also if you have a dual CPU box, you should see a processor count x 2 for "cat /proc/cpuinfo" , but you have to use an SMP kernel to take advantage of hyperthreading. Some people totally miss this.
47f0Dec 22, 2006
Well, that's about as silly as saying cars are too complicated for prime-time after opening a Haynes manual because they're "too complicated".Modern operating systems are complicated - but I'll bet by the time you've got all your anti-virus, and anti-spyware and auntie Em running on Windows, it's even more complicated - you've just never looked under the hood - you just pray that pulling your car off to the side of the road, turning it off, then rebooting it cures the issue.
constintinevampDec 19, 2009
Any Man that says this is to complicated or Windows is better than (insert OS here) Is a total loser and an ignorant idiot, If you think that It is Ok To HAVE TO PURCHASE ANTIVIRUS YOU ARE A COMPLETE LOSER
constintinevampDec 19, 2009
Are you that retarded? You have to buy anti-virus as well HAHA HAHA, I actually feel sorry for you but at the same time its your fault so why should i feel sorry that you torture youself with a s**tty coded OS? HAHAHAHAHA Microsuck can burn in hell!
constintinevampDec 19, 2009
Much easier in fact :P
constintinevampDec 19, 2009
IF your too ignorant to even try you will never learn