Newbie Question

ntalektual · 07-31-2003, 10:40 AM

I am fairly new to linux and I have just installed SuSe 8.2. I am wondering what skills would be good to learn. I know that I will need to learn how to write scripts, but what scripting languages should I learn. I greatly appreciate any and all comments.

Thanks

TheOneAndOnlySM · 07-31-2003, 11:09 AM

i don't know if it is necessary to learn scripting at all (unless u want to be a programmer) i've actually had the same question, i started using linux so i could learn to program

anyway, the skills u need to know are basically some simple bash language (cd, mkdir, etc) and u definitely need to know how to compile

also, familiarize yourself with the file system of linux so u know what programs are talking about when they ask for the kernel directory and such

ksgill · 07-31-2003, 11:10 AM

You might wanna read this article:
http://www.itworld.com/AppDev/4061/swol-0202-regex/
Perl and python are good ones to know.

Mathieu · 07-31-2003, 11:16 AM

Perl and Bash are used alot on Linux.

If you want to create new scripts, Perl is the best.

It is easy to learn and master.

However, most system scripts on Linux are written in Bash.
So if you plan customizing your system, Bash is essential.

Bash is harder to learn and master.

Skyline · 07-31-2003, 12:33 PM

I'd start off with basic system admin. commands before moving on to scripting.

ntalektual · 08-01-2003, 08:06 AM

Thanks for the help. And I'm majoring in CS so I will be doing some programming.

bigjohn · 08-01-2003, 08:47 AM

Just a quick one ntalektual,

You may end up with a "snottygram" as the mod's like to see more relevant thread titles. It often leads to better reply posts, as some who have been here a while will just skip thread's with such generic titles.

But, welcome, well done and Viva el Penguin.

regards

John

ntalektual · 08-01-2003, 01:07 PM

thanks for the tip john. next time i will try to be more descriptive in my title

bigjohn · 08-01-2003, 01:43 PM

That's OK pal,

If no one tells you, then how are you supposed to know - It just happens to be at least one of the mod's "pet hates".

Salaams

regards

John