On Tue, 2002-04-02 at 17:55, S Lee wrote: > Can someone recommend a good book (or good sources for online and
The book I started with was the O'Reilly one called "Running Linux".
You pay a premium for them but they're worth their weight in gold. I'm
sure the guys at www.everythinglinux.com.au could help you out ;-)
It covers everything from installation (web sources are better for this
though as a book can't cover every permutation of hardware etc) and
basic configuration to setting up X and some of the more common apps
that most people use.
The only downside is that the coverage of KDE and Gnome is dated (I have
the 3rd edition) so the web is your best bet for them too.
I found having a book a good stating place as there's so much to take in
if you're used to Windoze like I was. You can then use the web for more
specific information.
Another good source is the HOW-TOs that people have written. They are
usualy included in a distribution but on the web you can find them at
www.linuxdoc.org.
Other useful sites are:
Linux Newbie:
www.linuxnewbie.org
The Jargon lexicon:
http://www.tuxedo.org/~esr/jargon/html/The-Jargon-Lexicon.html
The Linux Cookbook: Tips and Techniques for Everyday Use
http://www.ibiblio.org/obp/cookbook/
O'Reilly Open Books Project
http://http://www.linuxprinting.org
LinuxPrinting.org
http://www.linuxprinting.org/
If you really want a kickstart, head along to the SLUG Workshop where
experienced users will be helping people install linux and get you
started. It's scheduled for Saturday, 20th of May (2002!) from 10am to
6pm. I couldn't find where it was going to be - try the slug site or
wait for an announcement.
I hope this helps you get started.
Remember, ther's a lot of work to do but it's worth it in the end :-)
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