On (12/10/04 09:22), Huy T. wrote: > Hey all I'm looking for a new operating system to use as a primary OS > instead of Windows XP. I noticed that there is extensive documentation > located at tldp.org. Could anyone share any sites with me for > expediting a newer user to getting up and setup running this system > effectively? Starting off by installing a HDD installation of Knoppix > since I heard it was basically debian. > > Books even? How did you all learn? Any assistance is much appreciated.
I've just installed Xandros 2.0, open circulation edition for a client. It is debian based and seems to straddle the windows/linux divide well. I also trialed Libranet 2.8.1 but found it much more difficult to configure - it is comparable to the current Debian Sarge installer - possible more difficult to configure. There are some things I like about it but someone used to windows will struggle for a while. You choices are: Go with the full blown Debian Sarge install which works well but you will have a steep learning curve to climb in terms of familiarising yourself with Linux: Rute User's Tutorial and Exposition is a good introduction and Linux Desk Reference by Scott Hawkins is a good reference for *nix commands Install Xandros and have a fully configured working system fairly quickly and then explore the deeper workings of Debian and Linux at leisure. Try Knoppix as a taster and if you like it, do a hard disk install. As a relative newb, I installed Debian Woody 18 months ago and learned by following this list, reading and trial and error (quite a few of those ;) I've been running sid since last December without major problems. Sources: http://www.xandros.com/ http://www.libranet.com/ http://www.knoppix.org/ HTH Clive -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
