Slackware advice
 

Greetings, Linux community. I have been using Ubuntu for a few months now, and i want to make the switch to Slackware because I want to learn Linux, not just use it. Can anybody give me any advice on what to expect?

I know Slackware is different, but in what way? What will make the transition easier? And what is the most effective way to learn about Slackware and its usage? I appreciate any help.

Sincerely,
Joshua

PS: I am currently reading the Linux book on the website. I just wanted to know what other resources are available.

reading WHAT linux book??? There are a bazillion....

The Slackware site and the official Slackware manual are probably the best source of info on how Slackware is different. My one-liner would be: "User in the loop on all details."

Install it!!.....

x

Indeed, read the slackbook (link in my sig) or see Alien Bob's wiki:
http://alien.slackbook.org/dokuwiki/...ware:slackware

Or shilo's site:
http://shilo.is-a-geek.com/slack/instalslack2.html

or search google for an install guide.

And if things don't go as planned, ask on the slackware forum, it's in the distributions area of LQ.

Read the READMEs that come with Slackware itself. They are often the best and most up-to-date resource.

As long as you are willing to read and think, don't mind a bit of downtime, and aren't too tied to your mouse, just go ahead and install it.

Brian

Just use it and you will learn as you go. Don't plan on being very productive at first.