Re: New to Linux
--- On Tue, 4/12/11, rishabh animesh <rishabh.animesh@gmail.com> wrote:
> I am new to Linux and Debian. Whats the best way to start on things?
> 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!
The best way? Buy a non-distro specific text on Linux, first, to establish a good foundation for additional learning. Don't waste your time searching the web for information. There is a lot of stuff out there, and it will just overwhelm and confuse you. I suggest RUNNING LINUX (O'Reilly, pub.). I think the most current is the 5th edition, which although is 5 years old is still a good place to start. I have the 3rd Edition which is 12 years old and I still use it as a reference. It was the first Linux book I purchased.
Worry about programming "projects" later. Until you know how Linux works, you'd be wasting your time coding for it now.
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