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Originally Posted by captain chaos
Ok! Thanks all.
As far as partitions go all this /var; /usr; /opt; /etc...... etc what do they all mean please. If these various partitions are created will the install automatically use that partition instead of creating a folder in root, (hope that makes sense)
Most of the replies stated above are similar reasons for me trying linux out, even though by what I can gather I've opted for an awkward distro to cut my teeth on 
My laptop is for Linux only but the main PC is a flower pot (Window Box) should I need to use it. I have found though that most of the simple jobs in Windows aren't quite so straight forward in Linux, puzzling really.
Thanks again all. I'll quit babbling now |
Hi,
To answer your /var/, /usr /opt /etc... question I refer you to;
http://www.slackbook.org/
And of course you should already have;
http://www.slackware.com/
Another great read for reference and understanding;
http://rute.2038bug.com/index.html.gz
Yes, it is version 1.0 but a good reference.
As for an awkward distro, I must disagree. When you become familiar with Slackware, it will be a breeze to work on it or any other distribution for that matter. Not a lot of hand holding with Slackware. If you get in a jam you can always asked someone for help if you cannot answer question/problem by reading a refernce or man.
As for ease of use, Windows is gui based therefore it shields or prevents the user from really customizing the system. It really is no more than a turn key. Sure you can do some things to suit your needs. But still within the realm of M$.
If you want a gui then you have multiple choices to choose from.
Environments and window managers are there for you to select from and to customize to YOUR needs/want. GNU/Linux and the open source community is great for just this type of setup!
Just be patient and read about what you want to do then experiment with that option. Sure the learning curve exists for this distro but so do the rewards.
Welcome to the Best Distribution of Linux!
Several years ago I modified the registry to move the stupidly named Program Files and Common Files directories to my D: partition. I edited the registry to redirect all of my "personal" files to my E: data partition. That E: partition is similar to a 'nix home partition/directory. I also installed a second C: system partition from which I can access my primary C: partition for whatever reason, such as backing up and restoring registry files. No file lock problems for me! 
