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Guys i am new to Linux. It is my dream to get experties in Linux but right now i am raw hand and know nothing about Linux.
Please help me out and tell me (1) From which Linux version should I start (2) What is best way to learn fast (3) There is any need of having very good knowledge of networking to learn Linux.
And everything you guys recommend. I am waiting for your response.
Try Knoppix if you are a windows user and want to have Windows on your machine. You can run it off the CDROM without installing and be able to do most things. You can install it to the HDD if you like and setup a dual booting system or just wipe put windows and install Knpoppix which is basically a Debian Linux system,
You can, connct to the internet and download stuff to your machine using a program called APT.
Linux has a variety in everything - you can try them out and choose your own categories in each area
if you wanna learn : try Slackware ( i say that because i use it ).
in fact, any distro has it's pro's and con's. on this site you can find several reviews, written by users.
that might be helpful.
Mandrake is very easy to install. If you want immediate success, try Mandrake. Mandrake has nearly all of the applications that most users would want.
After you have played around with Mandrake for a few days, then you may want try Suse 9.1 Professional. Suse 9.1 Pro has far more applications than Mandrake.
I have found that hardware compatibility is the bigest headache in Linux. If you are a dial-up internet user, then you may need to purchase a hardware modem to replace your software modem. A cheap hardware modem should cost no more than $20 if you shop around. You might also have compatibility issues with you graphics chipset. For this reason, I use an nVidia card.
Because I am a Linux Zealot, I made certain that my computer was compatible with Linux before I made the purchase. In fact, I received a great deal of help with hardware selection from Linux Questions.
yes i like mandrake, and think that it's a good starting distribution. It was the first distribution i tried. it has a control center sort of like windows' but much better - you'll see once you use it. The installation is fun - all visual, with nice buttons, and the rpm system for packages makes it really easy to install stuff
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