Re: basic newbie help
On (12/10/04 09:22), Huy T. wrote:
> Hey all I'm looking for a new operating system to use as a primary OS
> instead of Windows XP. I noticed that there is extensive documentation
> located at tldp.org. Could anyone share any sites with me for
> expediting a newer user to getting up and setup running this system
> effectively? Starting off by installing a HDD installation of Knoppix
> since I heard it was basically debian.
>
> Books even? How did you all learn? Any assistance is much appreciated.
I've just installed Xandros 2.0, open circulation edition for a client.
It is debian based and seems to straddle the windows/linux divide well.
I also trialed Libranet 2.8.1 but found it much more difficult to
configure - it is comparable to the current Debian Sarge installer
- possible more difficult to configure. There are some things I like
about it but someone used to windows will struggle for a while.
You choices are:
Go with the full blown Debian Sarge install which works well but you
will have a steep learning curve to climb in terms of familiarising
yourself with Linux: Rute User's Tutorial and Exposition is a good
introduction and Linux Desk Reference by Scott Hawkins is a good
reference for *nix commands
Install Xandros and have a fully configured working system fairly
quickly and then explore the deeper workings of Debian and Linux at
leisure.
Try Knoppix as a taster and if you like it, do a hard disk install.
As a relative newb, I installed Debian Woody 18 months ago and learned
by following this list, reading and trial and error (quite a few of
those ;) I've been running sid since last December without major
problems.
Sources:
http://www.xandros.com/
http://www.libranet.com/
http://www.knoppix.org/
HTH
Clive
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