Linux Buzz Words Questions.

rvijay · 08-24-2003, 07:48 AM

There are so many Buzzwords related to Linux that I have never heard in windows. For eg., Like Kernel, GNU, etc., etc., Where can I leanr what these are ? Is there a site ? Please share it. Thanks.

Vijay

Proud · 08-24-2003, 07:55 AM

Google...

acid_kewpie · 08-24-2003, 07:56 AM

ever heard of google?

http://www.google.com/search?btnG=Go...nux%20glossary

rvijay · 08-24-2003, 08:02 AM

I will certainly consider google.

However, I was wondering if there was a single site that can assist in this. Need not be too much. Just the basic 20 to 50 words. Thanks.

Vijay

Proud · 08-24-2003, 08:13 AM

Well, The Linux Documentation Project (http://www.tldp.org/ ?) might have explainations at the start of each HOWTO.

rvijay · 08-24-2003, 08:17 AM

I will take a look at this. Thanks for sharing the info.

MasterC · 08-24-2003, 11:14 AM

Check out a few links in my sig, check www.linux.org their tutorial (linux 101) and you can also search the board, as on occasion, these words are discussed.

Cool

OldBob · 08-24-2003, 11:25 AM

rvijay,

Check out a posting by SFX_Duke "Awesome Newbie Tutorial".

Click on the link he posted [bookmark it] and look at section 5. Commands.

contrasutra · 08-24-2003, 11:35 AM

ummm...these arent buzzwords.

A buzzword is a word that sounds important, but doesnt mean anything.

GNU is an actual organization,
the Linux kernel is an actual kernel

nope, no lies here.

rvijay · 08-24-2003, 11:41 AM

Ok, in that case would technical terms be a more appropriate word ? Thanks.

Vijay

slakmagik · 08-24-2003, 11:50 AM

Jargon! And, speaking of, try finding the Jargon Files online. That helps with a lot of terminology and more. And I have to make another plug for 'wtf' - your system may have it or you may be able to install it. It's part of Slack's BSD games. You could just grep the file, but I still love it.