Mike Miller wrote:
> My first question is if there is any major reason to get one of the
> later releases of Red Hat rather than installing 5.2?
>
Well, besides the updated files and fixed bugs, no. When I started
Linux I bought redhat 4.2, then i bought the latest 5.1, then 5.2, then
6.0 and in all that time I still had no clue what was going on. I
actually likes 4.2 the best, not because it was "easier" than 6.0 but
because the book that came with it (only $4.00 in MicroCenter!) was one of
the best books I had to start out with in that it was clear-cut. Later on
I bought Running Linux by Matt Welsh, Dalheimer & Kaufman (O'Reilly) and
this book really helped me out.
>
> Next, the install docs show the F12 key being used to move to the
> next step. I am using an 84 key keyboard, with no F12. Can I work
> around or do I have to get another keyboard?
>
I don't think so. If you just hit the OK button (Control on your
keyboard) you don't need to touch F12
>
> Is there a FAQ for this list or an archive that I look at and save
> everyone form answering the same question over and over?
>
No, but email me privately and I will help you the best i can :)
>
> What is the best beginner level book on linux? The Dummies book
> is OK, but I think I'll want something more by the time I return it to
> the library.
>
I bought three book in the beginning. Sams Teach Yoursellf Linux in 10
minutes ($11.00- great beginning overview of commands and examples for you
to follow) Mastering Linux by Arman Danesh ($34.00 - what a rip off IMO, I
didn't like the format and I had trouble looking at the book [maybe it was
the books font or cover or something]) and then RedHat Linux
Unleashed ($4.00 Bargin Bin ...gotta love it! Redhat version 4.2) Between
these books I became comfortable enough to go out and buy Running Linux,
which reviewed what I knew and added the missing pieces to the puzzle.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
Just my rambling,
Hope it helps.
John
