Chris Bannister wrote:
On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 01:04:27PM +1100, David wrote:On 11 November 2013 02:17, thomas aylward <grasslandscafe@gmail.com> wrote:how does a novice begin with debian? TomIn addition to other replies, a local linux user group can be a good source of inspiration and assistance.I'd say that in order of effectiveness and efficiency, that would be at the top of the list. Even better is to know someone you get on with who is willing to help/tutor you.
Coming back to the original poster's question, though, a specific answer comes back to a few scoping question:
1. define "novice" - novice at: - Debian (obviously) - Linux? - Unix? - installing and administering and o/s?- installing and administering software (e.g., package management, compiling, ...)?
- using computers? 2. define "begin:" - as a desktop user? - for server use? - installing and configuring? - packaging? - developing? 3. where do you want to end up: - with a desktop system used for daily work - administering a Debian server - developing for the Debian environment - ... somewhere elseKind of makes a really big difference! It's one thing for a developer, with a Sun workstation on their desk to "begin w/ Debian," it's another for a graphics designer who wants to switch from Adobe on Windows, to the Gimp on Debian.
Miles Fidelman -- In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is. .... Yogi Berra