For my operating systems computer science class we HAVE to use a C++ compiler in unix. Since I live off campus I would really rather set up my own linux box to do the work. I've never used unix/linux ...

You might not realize this, but a command-line-only OS like Peropesis has its place, and it can help you in your quest to master Linux.

Running Microsoft Windows or Apple’s Mac OS X gives users about the same amount of flexibility as was offered to early car buyers. They could drive any kind of car they wanted, as long as it was a ...