I am new.. really new even to the computer world. I also do not have a career and was advised to do Linux because jobs are secured. for someone who is not so good with IT, would it work out for me? also me one proposed a private. institution n which I'll spend 6 months at $3000 and be certified. is that doable? s there any proposal out there for me as to where I can take the program and cheaper?
thanks.

Hi and welcome!

I don't really know what to tell you. But I can assure you that if you are only in it for the money, you're never gonna get really good at what you do. However, if you enjoy the GNU/Linux world and its philosophy, and get really good at what you do in that field, you will most likely be able to find a well paid job somewhere.

Remember that a certification does not necessarily equal skills.

To sum up, if you enjoy GNU/Linux, go for it. If not, well, try something else!

Best regards,
HMW

Thank you HMW. Now may I ask... what is the first thing you advice me to do to get in the Linux world? From what I understand it's an alternate to windows if I'm right. Are the.pc and laptops with Linux that I can buy? Or its a software that I can get and install on my already existing pc? Hopefully my questions are not taking you all aback. Thanks

Hi...

Welcome to the forum

Honestly, find a distribution that works well for you and start working with it. You shouldn't need to purchase a new system to use Linux, you can use it exclusively with the one you have now or dual boot it alongside Windows. If you can tell us what your system is (brand, model and model number,) we can give you better ideas about what distributions might be better.

However, if you want to purchase a new system with Linux preinstalled, you can do that too. It would be helpful to know which country you live in so we know better how to direct you.

Regards...

Thank you Ardvark71. I leave in the USA. I would want to think what you call 'distribution' is what I call a computer.I have a Lenovo with a Windows 2010 installed on it. Now how do I get linux onto it? Is something I could get online? If so which sit? I am an old man who never used the keyboard while in school.

Hi...

There is no Windows 2010 that I know of, so do you mean Windows Vista, 7 or 8, as examples? Also, Lenovo is the brand name, what is the model and model number?

If you want to take the step of using Linux, you need to begin researching and learning about it and how to install and use it. There are plenty of online resources that you can access using Google, including this site here.

Yes, you can access the internet with it but you will need to ensure your hardware (ethernet and/or wireless adapter, as examples,) is compatible with the distribution you choose (or with Linux in general.)

Honestly, in my opinion, Linux requires more technical know how to use and troubleshoot, please be forewarned about this. It will be important for you to learn about the command line and how to use it, including many of the different commands. It's use is still necessary in Linux as opposed to Windows.

If you want to purchase a computer with Linux preinstalled, you can check out either System76, Zareason or ThinkPenguin.

Regards...

Welcome aboard.

My advice would be to download & run a 'live' distro, & start learning how to use it.

(A Linux distro is a whole Operating System; like 'Windows' is.)

You could also buy a second cheap/2nd hand computer to install & experiment with Linux.

(There is lots of info & tutorials on the internet tailored for 'newbies'.)

http://distrowatch.com/
http://iso.linuxquestions.org/
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...reenshots-114/

Should get your toes wet. Youtube is chock full of instructions if you know how to search. I was offered the IT Job by the City Manager in my one horse town.
Seems I know more than the present IT dude. You can look at my profile to see
how humorous my post is.

I make better money fixing motorcycles and my perks are better. So I said no thanks. I like out door work better.