Hello =] Introductions Are In Order

certified_techy · 04-04-2012, 12:45 PM

Hello!

I'm new to the site and just wanted to introduce myself. I'm trying to learn Linux now, so if you see me asking a ton of questions I apologize in advance! Not sure exactly how much Linux would help me in the future but a lot of people are recommending it, so I figured that this would be as safe a place as any to try to learn!

The most I've done with Linux is get it installed... past that I haven't been able to do much else because quite frankly I have no idea what I'm doing. Any tips and pointers for a truly new beginner here would be much appreciated!

Thanks!

Larry Webb · 04-04-2012, 02:46 PM

Hi and welcome to LQ, looking forward to your participation. There is a steep learmomg curve with linux, but onxe it starts coming in line it gets easier. Do not forget to search before asking questions because of lot of the problems have been solved. It helps if you have a buddy that can help with a walk trough.

etech3 · 04-04-2012, 03:47 PM

To help you get started
Not all of these apply to you, but to help you get started:
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Please READ this before posting!
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...osting-356388/

Before you post: What to include in a Hardware question.
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...uestion-71791/

How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

Linux is Not Windows
http://linux.oneandoneis2.org/LNW.htm

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Linux
google search>linux beginners guide
http://www.google.com/#hl=en&sugexp=...gc.r_pw.&cad=b

The Linux Cookbook
http://www.dsl.org/cookbook/cookbook_toc.html

Linux Newbie Admin Guide 
http://lnag.sourceforge.net/

LinuxSelfHelp 
http://www.linuxselfhelp.com/

Utimate Linux Newbie Guide
http://www.linuxnewbieguide.org/cont...r-1-what-linux

Linux Documentation Project 
http://www.tldp.org/

Rute Tutorial & Exposition 
http://rute.2038bug.com/index.html.gz
http://rute.2038bug.com/node4.html.g...00000000000000

Linux Command Guide  
http://www.unixguide.net/linux/linuxshortcuts.shtml

GNU History Library website
http://tiswww.case.edu/php/chet/readline/history.html

How to install from source
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...rograms-45094/

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Linux alternatives to M$
http://linuxalt.com/
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Wine
http://wiki.winehq.org

How to use a M$ app on Linux
http://wiki.winehq.org/FindPage

Using dreamweaver on Linux
http://wiki.winehq.org/AdobeDreamweaver
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finding help on your computer:
<PROGRAM> -h
<PROGRAM> --help
<PROGRAM> -?

man pages
MAN <PROGRAM>
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Bash
Bash Beginners Guide 
http://tldp.org/LDP/Bash-Beginners-G...tml/index.html

Bash Reference Manual 
http://www.gnu.org/software/bash/manual/bashref.html

Advanced Bash-Scripting Guide 
http://tldp.org/LDP/abs/html/

Bash Shell Net
http://bashshell.net

Understanding the cat command
http://bashshell.net/commands/unders...e-cat-command/
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live cd
http://www.livecdlist.com/?pick=Linu...All&sort=&sm=1
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Most came from LQ! (onebuck and others)
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Chess Griffin's Linux Reality pod casts
http://linuxreality.com/
if you have the bandwidth:
wget ia600603.us.archive.org/13/items/Linux_Reality_Podcast_Archive_DVD/LRPodcast_Complete_Archive_DVD.iso
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LAMP
lamp wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LAMP_%28software_bundle%29

Building a LAMP Server
http://www.lamphowto.com/

Easy LAMP Server Installation
https://www.linux.com/learn/tutorial...r-installation
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security
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...erences-45261/