Learning Linux

[jleach45]

Hi,
What is the best site to get a basic knowledge of troubleshooting common Linux problems. And the best site for learning fundamentals of Linux? I'm not into programming but wanting to learn a new OS. Thanks Joe

[cscgal]

If you need any Linux help, post here in our Linux forum and we'll be glad to offer assistance. Another really great Linux forum is http://www.justlinux.com and another popular site is http://www.linuxquestions.org

[jleach45]

If you need any Linux help, post here in our Linux forum and we'll be glad to offer assistance. Another really great Linux forum is http://www.justlinux.com and another popular site is http://www.linuxquestions.org

Thanks...Joe

[movielad]

Also don't forget the Linux Documentation Project , which plays host to plenty of HOWTOs. I also find that Safari (note: paid subscription) is a useful resource with plenty of O'Reilly and other major publishers books are online in their entirity.

Regards,

Martyn

[TallCool1]

What is the best site to get a basic knowledge of troubleshooting common Linux problems. And the best site for learning fundamentals of Linux?

Another good portal is YoLinux , which has resources for beginners through power users. Also, Knoppix is a good place to start, since no installation is required and the Knoppix user community can't be beat for helpfulness (is that a word?*). There are other CD-bootable Linuxes, but the Knoppix.net community is an advantage that's hard to match, let alone beat.

A good book for beginners is Moving to Linux: Kiss the Blue Screen of Death Goodbye! It includes a slightly older version of Knoppix, but it's still useful. Marcel is a funny guy and a good writer (he'll be at PenguiCon again in April). The book is a really good start for someone coming from a Windows environment.

A good article to go with the Knoppix theme is Knoppix - Instant Gratification , which I have mirrored on my OPCC site, since the original DistroWatch link is sometimes hard to reach. The article also covers the use of Knoppix as a Windows rescue disc.

* It is! Definition:

1. [n] friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition
2. [n] the property of providing useful assistance

Synonym: kindliness

That's what we're here for... :cheesy:

[jleach45]

Thanks everyone for their input I apreciate it. Thi is a great forum and all of you have been helpful.....:lol:

[Dominick]

I second linuxnewbie or justlinux (same thing)

[WEATHER CHANNEL]

WWW.LinuxISO.org


& the linux cook book .
PS: Trial by error.


cheers

[cscgal]

I assume you meant linuxiso.org and not linuxisos.org? Actually I just started running an advertising campaign over with them :) A TechTalkForums banner is currently in rotation on their site.