> > > There are two main differences: > > 1) The init directories -- RedHat uses the /etc/rc.d/rcN.d type of layout > while > Debian uses the /etc/rcN.d structure. > > 2) Debian packages tend to work and work with each other. They are better > integrated as a total distribution than RedHat's are. > > As for which unix would come close ... maybe Solaris if you use only the gnu > versions of various commands. > I interpreted the question to be: "When selecting a Unix reference book, which flavor of Unix comes closest to Linux?"
If that's what you (Frank) are asking, then I'd recommend getting a System V Release 3 book and a BSD book. Some of Linux's commands have SVR3 syntax while others have BSD. This is one area where "Unix" gets beat-up on - each vendor's flavor is a little different than the other's. Fortunately, the underlying principals and concepts are the same. I believe that Linux's file system layout is more thought-out than most other Unix'es. And Debian has done a great job in providing a centralized interface to the various on-line documentation via the dwww package. And since the best source of Debian GNU/Linux specific documentation is on the CD set you just ordered you may find that there's no need to go to the library. Installing Debian is not yet well-suited for the general public, but there's a constant stream of improvements being developed and released. Once you have the base system and a few of the documentation packages installed, the whole Debian GNU/Linux world will be at you feet. I know that this tends to be circular - need Linux/Unix knowledge to get Linux up and running, but having a running Linux system is the best source for Linux knowledge...once you have conquered this, it's all becomes a matter of time and energy. Another thing to remember - these mailing lists are a great resource!! Most everyone here has been in the same position you are now - one time or an other. Last I checked newborns still don't have an innate understanding of hardware, multi-tasking OS'es or the command-line interface... :) > > > On 30-Oct-97 Frank Cullen wrote: > > Hi all. > > > > I've just placed an order for the Debian Gnu/Linux 2 cd set. I can't > > afford a lot of reference material so I'll be using library books as > > much as possible. > > > > So, which of the versions of Unix comes closest to resembling Linux from > > Debian? > > > > I've been using Redhat for a while but I expect the layout of files will > > be different. > > > > > > -- > > TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] . > > Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . > > > > > -- > TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] . > Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . > > -- Chuck Stickelman, Owner E-Mail: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Practical Network Design Voice: (419) 529-3841 9 Chambers Road FAX: (419) 529-3625 Mansfield, OH 44906-1302 USA -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
