On 04/12/11 09:15, Patrick Bartek wrote:
--- On Tue, 4/12/11, rishabh animesh<rishabh.anim...@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.
That was my first Linux book, as well. But mine is the 2nd Edition,
copyright 1996.
Marc
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