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| Thread ID: 51687 | 2004-11-27 10:59:00 | I wanna learn Linux | george12 (7) | Press F1 |
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| 297001 | 2004-11-27 10:59:00 | Hi, I have decided that I would like to learn to use linux (not as a main OS but for some of its other many uses). Partially just for fun, but also because I feel it would be good learning experience. Linux would never replace Windows for me, but I feel there may be many uses for it, and besides, what could be more fun than spending all day playing with linux? Can people here please explain to me the difference between various flavours, and the basic gist of how it all works (Kernels etc). Or point me to some good material on the internet. I have 'Virtual PC', and also a few physical PC's (Cel 333, 128MB ram etc) to use. Cheers George |
george12 (7) | ||
| 297002 | 2004-11-27 11:07:00 | http://www.google.com http://www.knoppix.com http://www.mandrakesoft.com Should get you started. Knoppix iso's can be grabbed from http://linux.citylink.co.nz if you're with a peering ISP. |
ninja (1671) | ||
| 297003 | 2004-11-27 11:45:00 | Damn, it seems Orcon isn't one :(. Better pester them like the page says...... Thanks for the links Cheers George |
george12 (7) | ||
| 297004 | 2004-11-27 12:34:00 | > Damn, it seems Orcon isn't one :(. > > Better pester them like the page says...... > > Thanks for the links > > Cheers George scorchio.pure-guava.org.nz Orcon are working on it. |
ninja (1671) | ||
| 297005 | 2004-11-27 14:37:00 | I'd recommend Slackware to get you started with.... You seem to have a bit of knowledge already in computers so I'd suggest you skip the likes of Xandros which are Windows replacements for n00bs and try something a little more 'in-depth'. This also leaves scope for running servers etc as apache and a few other goodies come with Slackware. Specifically, is there anything you want to learn? |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 297006 | 2004-11-28 09:54:00 | Yes. I host websites and have had people say they would like their hosting on linux. So, I have been considering making a linux server running Apache to suit the desires of these people. I need to learn how to get the PC set up with linux, and also wish to aquire sufficient knowledge to be able to maintain the linux installation etc. I also want to know what other things I will be able to use this linux server for. Cheers George |
george12 (7) | ||
| 297007 | 2004-11-28 09:58:00 | i have seen many books in the library about linux ( very thick ) , so im sure they could teach you a thing on what you want to know | noone (22) | ||
| 297008 | 2004-11-28 10:05:00 | Install Gentoo Linux then dude - Follow the handbook from Gentoo.org Install Gentoo - Have a play around... Its nice, fast if optimised - My fav Distro!! Its great coz its so up-to-date :-) The Install Handbook is incredibly thorough so I cant see you going too wrong ;-) If you do, post here and Im sure we can help you out! Cheers Chill. |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 297009 | 2004-11-28 10:09:00 | Sweet Chill, what's the best way to get it? I have to put up with 256K until the 22nd (GRRR TELECOM X-( YOU STUFFED IT UP), so I don't REALLY want to download, but will if it's the best way. Oh yeah, maybe if I tried JetstreamGames - my router is currently connected at 4.5Mbit line speed so that might work. Could you perhaps mail me a CD Chill? That would be absolutely great. Send me an e-mail or MSN (e-mail addy in profile) if you can do that. Cheers George |
george12 (7) | ||
| 297010 | 2004-11-28 10:30:00 | It's nice to see you considering Linux, George. If you get something going I'll probably find out somehow, but it'd be good to talk hosting then. |
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