Re: New to Linux

[Ron Johnson <ron.l.johnson@cox.net>]

On 04/12/2011 06:41 AM, rishabh animesh wrote:
> Hello People,
>
> I am new to Linux and Debian. Whats the best way to start on things?

What things?

Have you yet actually *installed* Debian?

> Currently I'm a Computer Science student and have experience only with
> algorithms! Comfortable with C/C++
> but willing to learn more to help me get started with the OS mentioned
> above!

Honestly, being a Comp Sci student and knowing C++ are completely *not 
necessary* to using Linux: many of us just use it to browse the web, 
watch videos, play games, etc.

> I need suggestions on projects I can participate in considering I am just a
> noob in this.

What interests you?  What has the teacher assigned you?  What "itches" 
do you need scratched?


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