On Mon, 13 Dec 1999, Mike Miller wrote:
> I am so new to linux that I haven't even got it installed yet! I bought
> the McMillan distribution of Red Hat 5.2 and borrowed Linux for
> Dummies from the local library.
>
> 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?
Newer versions have software updates, kernel updates (more hardware,
features supported), etc. I am currently working with RH5.2, and having no
problems at all. But try (if you can) to get a newer version, because it
has also software you will need (library's, etc.) for compiling new
software.
> 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?
No, you don't need another keyboard. (84 key keyboard is that without
F-key's ?! ;)) You need the following key's: ENTER, space bar, tab,
end the a,b,c......,x,y,z. Note: I hope you know that you will need a lot
of info about your hardware!!!!
> 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?
>
FAQ's: sunsite <ftp://sunsite.unc.edu/pub/Linux/docs/faqs>
HOWTO's: sunsite <ftp://sunsite.unc.edu/pub/Linux/docs/HOWTO>
>
> 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 used "Teach yourself Linux in 24 hours" by Bill Ball
this also includes RedHat Linux 5.2 :) and has more than 400 pages.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
>
No Thanks, Mike!!!
Myckel Habets
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