Hello I'm another newby

newbyonlinux · 01-19-2007, 04:43 PM

Hi

I'm a total nob to linux,

and I think the Linux world is very fascinating

I have quite a bit of experience on windows but on Linux.........no way.
I have installed successfully a distro suse 10.2

now I find it very difficult to do very simple things...like installing programs..drivers or sometimes even navigating with the console to a folder in order to start an installation.

could you please recommend some reading or where to start???

Thank you,

Newbyonlinux

Ciao.

WillyW · 01-19-2007, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newbyonlinux

Hi

I'm a total nob to linux,

and I think the Linux world is very fascinating

I have quite a bit of experience on windows but on Linux.........no way.
I have installed successfully a distro suse 10.2

now I find it very difficult to do very simple things...like installing programs..drivers or sometimes even navigating with the console to a folder in order to start an installation.

could you please recommend some reading or where to start???

Thank you,

Newbyonlinux

Ciao.

Check out: http://www.linux.org/lessons/

"Available Courses

Getting Started with Linux - Beginner's Course
Intermediate Level Linux Course
Advanced Linux Course "

Since the first one does not take long to read, you might as well try it.
I hope you find it interesting.

Sepero · 01-19-2007, 08:08 PM

Linux software does not install the same way as Microsoft software. If you try to do it that way, you will only be making things harder on yourself.

Linux software and drivers install EASIER than on Microsoft. Learn about Yast, your package manager. Also, see the Newbie FAQ in my signature.

Hitboxx · 01-20-2007, 03:25 AM

Hi and welcome to LQ

newbyonlinux · 01-20-2007, 03:39 PM

Hello and Thank you for your reply,

I will follow your advice and let you know.

Grazie.