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SYSLINUX is a boot loader for the Linux operating system which runs on an MS-DOS/Windows FAT filesystem.

SYSLINUX is a boot loader for the Linux operating system which runs on an MS-DOS/Windows FAT filesystem. It is intended to simplify first-time installation of Linux, and for creation of rescue and other special purpose boot disks.

When properly configured, SYSLINUX can be used to completely eliminate the need for distribution of raw boot floppy images. A SYSLINUX floppy can be manipulated using standard MS-DOS (or any OS capable of accessing an MS-DOS filesystem) tools once it has been created.1

1Source:syslinux.org

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What is the difference between GRUB and SYSLINUX?

This question is related to my finding that Ubuntu and its derivative uses both SYSLINUX and GRUB bootloaders on ISO images for Desktop releases. When booting from 32-bit ISO image, it is said that SYSLINUX handles the boot process (the boot which…
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how to set socks5 proxy in the terminal

I am a beginner using linux, I would like to connecting the terminal to the local proxy socks made by my ssh (Dynamic Port Forwarding), so is there a way to set up a proxy socks5 in the terminal? or should use an additional module, or have to go…
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Running Ubuntu from a USB: Failed to load ldlinux.c32

I'm trying to run Ubuntu off of a USB. The exact error message read as follows: SYSLINUX 6.03 EDD 2014-10-06 Copyright (C) 1994-2014 H. Peter Anvin et al Failed to load ldlinux.c32 Boot failed: please change disks and press a key to continue. I…
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Disable xHCI by another way than BIOS - USB 3.0

I'm having troubles with the communication between a NXT-Lego device and a Notebook with USB 3.0 port. I affirm that the problem is the USB 3.0 - driver, because this same device with another Notebook very similar, a pretty older model with only USB…
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Can I install Ubuntu/Lubuntu on a pc with a video card that is not supported if I add `nomodeset` in using the live cd/usb?

I have a computer with a video card that has no Linux support. I discovered this issue while trying to use a persistent usb to boot from. I found that I can boot like that if I change options and edit so as to add nomodeset there (see question and…
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Hide files from root in ubuntu

My question would be a little bit silly, but who knows because linux is a very rich and sophisticated OS. Is there a way that a normal user in ubuntu can hide some files from root ? I know that the root has all privileges ans rights. But, if a…
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Ubuntu booted from live USB freezing on boot message

This is my first time really getting to know Linux. I'm booting Ubuntu 12.10 on my HP G65 Notebook, which is pre installed with Windows 7 64 bit, from a live USB. The HP loads just fine and proceeds to try to boot Ubuntu but it freezes up on a black…
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how to disable usb based on vendor id in linux environment?

I want to disable usb based on vendor id in linux environment. i want to allow only specific usb's only based on vendor id.
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Removing the Top bar in Ubuntu Desktop

So to go further into detail I have a screenshot of my desktop right what I need help with is removing the whole bar on the top including the battery the wifi the tabs the little activities bar completely. Thanks :)
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Installing Ubuntu 18.04 stuck on boot menu

I want to use Linux for the first time a requirement for my masters program. I have bought a laptop Lenovo T580 which came installed with Windows 10. My disk partition type is GPT and NTFS file system. I have downloaded Ubuntu 18.04 and created a…
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Ubuntu 16.04 Certificate Authority Not Iniating - OpenSSL

I am attempting to generate and sign a new SSL certificate as the previous one was issued to a different domain name and is preventing login to landscape from the web. Although I am running into a strange problem in that the command: sudo…
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how to install ubuntu server 12.04 through netboot using pxe

I have Ubuntu Server 12.04 installed as server. Also tftp server, dhcp3-server, syslinux and apache were installed on it. There are lots of clients which I am trying to install Ubuntu Server 12.04 on them through local network. I used nfs to install…
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No filesystem could mount root

I am trying to boot a linux kernel 3.7.0 on virtualbox and it keeps telling me the same message: "No filesystem could mount root tried ext3 ext4 vfat fusebk". I put append root=/dev/sda in my isolinux cfg file even though there is no file named…
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Why does my Live-USB fail to boot with "Syslinux..."?

I having trouble getting to boot from a Live USB pendrive explained in Ubuntu.com website. I downloaded various ISO images and only had success in booting from Live a CD or DVD. I've gotten newer hardware which it should be able to boot from USB. I…
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How can I enable fingerprint on my HP elitebook

I can't find the option to enable fingerprint lock on my PC, HP EliteBook 820 G3, I am running ubuntu 22.04. here is the output of my lsusb ubuntu@mypc:~$ lsusb Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub Bus 001…
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