![]() ![]() There are different ways to get to the Windows optional feature installation dialog, so I’ll just jump right to it and assume you know how. Then you need to install some optional Windows features, if they aren’t already installed. ![]() If you can’t do that, then I can’t predict how the rest of these instructions will work out. Here’s how to start:įirst, you must make sure your computer BIOS settings allow your CPU to support virtualization. In the meantime, while I wait for a laptop refresh, there’s a way to run Linux on Windows, and that’s what this blog entry is about. I just prefer a UNIX-like operating system for my personal use over Windows. While I can clearly see the advantages of an open-source operating system like Linux, I’m beyond caring about the philosophical differences, these days. Of course, that’s an over-simplified comparison of BSD vs Linux, but that’s the gist. The way to make money is to charge for support. The GNU Public License (GPL) constrains Linux proprietary use, because (for the most part) you must share your Linux code free of charge. So, the foundation for making money on BSD was already laid. Steve Jobs, when forced out of Apple, started up NeXT, a computer that ran on a BSD-based OS. He pointed out that you can build proprietary code on top of FreeBSD and make money doing it. Why does the Mac build on FreeBSD and not Linux? My friend Brett Glass made very strong arguments for FreeBSD over Linux back in the day. No, it’s not Linux, but OS X has a lot of BSD (Berkely Software Distribution) in it (and/or FreeBSD, depending on who you ask), so it is a familiar platform for Linux users like me. So, when it comes time to get a laptop refresh, I will be getting a Mac. ![]() It puts the virtual desktop chooser at the bottom of the screen, like Windows 10 originally did it. At that time, David Staudt had Linux covered and David Nguyen had a Mac, so I filled in the gap. But when I began my career at Cisco with Developer Support, I chose Windows 10 as my operating system. And then there’s Midnight Commander (mc), which is a favorite for file and directory navigation.īut what about the powerful GUI applications? This blog entry shows you how to get them working on Windows 10 and Windows 11. I prefer Joe’s Own Editor (joe), which I have customized to use my favorite keystroke commands. Most people I know use vi as their console-based editor. That will get you all the command-line features of Linux, which are many. And how you can use it to install a distribution like Ubuntu on Windows. I have installed the idlwave successfully on my Mac, but I don’t know how to make highlight syntax for the key words such like ‘plot’.I suspect most people are aware of the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). For example, tying ‘ls -al’ (without the quotes) in Terminal will show all files and folders in your home folder including the hidden. Finder does not show hidden files and folders without some work so you might be better learning a bit about using the command line and using Terminal. Users/Kalvin ) rather than your desktop. emacs rather than test.emacs and it should be saved in your home folder (e.g. sudo ln -s /usr/bin/gdl /usr/bin/idlįor yout test.emacs file I would suggest saving it as. You probably want to use the Terminal app and type the command to create the link e.g. How exactly do I do that? Also with the step prior I created a file using textwrangler and named it test.emacs and copied and pasted the content and saved the file to my desktop. I’m at the last step of trying to install idlwave on my mac computer and I’m confused as to what the last question is asking concerning the symlink. To get this to work you will need to create a symlink for the idl command pointing to the gdl program, as follows: sudo ln -s /usr/bin/gdl /usr/bin/idl Notice the menu option for IDLWAVE > External > Start IDL shell. Open emacs (Applications > Accessories > Emacs 22) and notice the IDLWAVE menu. (autoload 'idlwave-shell "idlw-shell" "IDLWAVE Shell" t) (autoload 'idlwave-mode "idlwave" "IDLWAVE Mode" t) (setq load-path (cons "/usr/local/share/emacs/site-lisp" load-path)) emacs (dot emacs) in your home directory with the following content: This is only necessary if the default install directory is not on Next install IDLWAVE at the command line with the following commands: wget Īfter installing IDLWAVE create a file named. First install emacs from the Ubuntu Software Center or at the command-line use: sudo apt-get install emacs22-gtk The IDLWAVE website has some good instructions. ![]()
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