The BEST method to learn this OS is to use it and get your own understanding
of what you need to know. I couldn't tell you what you need to know,
because other than the brief 'I know windows pretty well', I don't know what
else you're familiar with. You might be a general user of Windows 95/98 or
a systems admin of a small (or even large) Windows NT domain. That means
you know Windows, both of them.
I don't think that you can g wrong with most of the people's suggestions,
but to them I add that you need to get used to doing things a little
different, and mostly, use the resources here and at other mailing lists,
and mostly, be patient in your expectations. You will have little trials
and errors, because this is new to you, and you'll develop confidence after
you begin, but only unanswered questions before you begin. Get your feet
wet. Download (or order a copy of Linux like I do every time) a copy and
burn some CDs. You'll have fun once you get things going a little at a
time. Enjoy the victory(ies) of successful installs and correct
configurations. This isn't childs-play just yet. It still requires some
fortitude to get it right all the time.
The best part of all is that you are not alone in this. Write for help
often, even when you think that it's a simple question. Look at the
archives of this message list. You couldn't go wrong with these people.
Even though we have our minor disagreements, I am very glad that they are
here! They are here (as well as me) for your support. Mostly, just enjoy
the journey and the learning experience. It's something that not everyone
can do (lots of reasons), but something that everyone could do (if they
wanted to).
This is only my opinion and I really have a great time with Linux. It's a
great tool to learn from and use.
Steve Weltman
(from Los Angeles)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jason Ashman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2000 12:28 PM
Subject: Re: [newbie] Learning Linux?
On Wed, 13 Sep 2000, you wrote:
> As a fairly competent Windows user, what is the best method of learning
> Linux? Is it to just learn about performing tasks as they occur, (ie
> unzipping and installing programs etc) or to go through a book like
> "Linux for Dummies" for example chapter by chapter?
>
> Regards
>
> Gordon
--
IMO, get the O'Reilly book about Linux. I hear it is indispensible.
Personally I have Peter Norton's guide to Linux. I tend to steer clear of
the
Dummies series, as they do not really go into the specifics, just
generalities.
Jay
"Every man dies, not every man really lives."
http://www.mrsnooky.com
