I, for one uses linux for my internet access and local network management (like a dedicated router/firewall) with a distro called IP-COP [www.ipcop.org], as well as I am experimenting in setting up a web server with another distribution called "redhat fedora core".
And soon (if my budget allows it) I will be setting up a desktop machine with linux to take over a number of regular duties that my windows computer is still doing like email, file storage, etc... Someday I hope to no longer have a need to keep running windows! Basically Linux is the equivalent of Windows, it is an operating system software that allows you the user to operate a computer. Windows allows you to run programs like Word, Access, Excel, Games, etc... And basically Linux allows you to run similar (or compatiable) programs. In my point of view, linux commands are like using MS-DOS on steroids! And you can choose from a number of graphical interfaces for your own custom setup. And a little bit of warning, Linux can give you a bit of a steep learning curve, as it is not yet as easy to setup and run as Window's "point-click-and-drool" interface. (but it's kinda getting there). ================================ Colin Nash http://www.colinnashonline.com/ ================================ -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ssegal35 Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 8:13 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [LINUX_Newbies] NEVER USE LINUX BEFORE I HEARD A LOT ABOUT LINUX BUT I HAVE NOT MET ANYBODY WHO REALLY USES IT. CAN SOMEBODY EXPLAINED WHAT LINUX DOES? THANK YOU VERY MUCH. ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get Bzzzy! (real tools to help you find a job). Welcome to the Sweet Life. http://us.click.yahoo.com/KIlPFB/vlQLAA/TtwFAA/0XFolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To unsubscribe from this list, please email [EMAIL PROTECTED] & you will be removed. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
