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Old 09-29-2004, 10:40 AM   #1
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I am a total newbie. I am just wanting to find someplace on-line, that I can find a linux for stupid people site. I learned DOS pre-win days. Can't wrap my head around linux to good yet. I love to learn new things, but am to set in my ways with DOS junk. Any help is appriciated. Also, on DSL Forum, they said use 'mydsl' or "Synaptic". I don't have a modem for linux yet, so they don't work. Thanks
 
Old 09-29-2004, 10:48 AM   #2
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If you haven't already got a set of CDs, the easiest way is to buy a Linux book that comes with a CD or 2, or borrow a set from your local LUG (Linux User Group) if there is one. Try google.
You can also download ISOs from eg http://www.linuxiso.org/.
Good luck and let us know how it goes.
Read this before posting qns: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
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Old 09-29-2004, 11:07 AM   #3
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read at least the first few chapters of this book:
http://www.icon.co.za/~psheer/book/index.html.gz
 
Old 09-29-2004, 01:58 PM   #4
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I am sorry for the stupid questions. The tutorial page will give me lots to read. I just have problems asking for help. I am the go-to guy for computers in my area. Microsoft has fried my brain. Thank you both for all your help & time. Next time I will be very specific with my questions. Thanks.
 
Old 09-29-2004, 02:07 PM   #5
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This is a good tutorial to start with:
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enjoy!
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