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Linux help(feel open)

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maximus Original post #1
Apr 9, 2005 at 9:41 PM
Hay all :) :) ,
I want some guidelines for linux from u guys. I saw so many linux geeks here. I am a fresher to Linux. I want to be also a power linux user. I know its only through hard practice, but can u guys tell me which linux i have to start with and also which book will help me to take me from basic to a power user skills. Hope u guys will definitely help me.
cool_dude_prav
cool_dude_prav #2
Apr 9, 2005 at 9:49 PM
For a person trying to become MASTER IN LINUX, i would recommend RedHat as it is currently in the demand...

But Debian is supposedly one the best Linux available and most highly rated Linux distros are derived from this (Like Ubuntu, Knoppix and so on..)

Do wait for more replies..

Cheers!!! And All The Best!!!

] K8)8)L [
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demoninside #3
Apr 9, 2005 at 11:52 PM
hey cool_dude,
each and every one should start from basic so,
i don't think it is wise to suggest some one to go on higher level then starting from lowest again...

so start with very easy & user friendly linux distros like
Knowpix(live distro), Mandrake, SUSE,
then move to Rad-Hat
and then on Debian....
it_waaznt_me
it_waaznt_me #4
Apr 10, 2005 at 12:27 AM
Hmmm.. I should recommend you The Linux Documentation Project ...
And also join your local Linux User Group (LUG) ..

Maybe Anurag can help him finding a LUG near him ..
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maximus #5
Apr 10, 2005 at 1:00 AM
thanx guys so better way to start is suse,knoppix ,mandrake.then what abt the book i ask for.
GNUrag
GNUrag #6
Apr 10, 2005 at 1:08 AM
maximus said:
thanx guys so better way to start is suse,knoppix ,mandrake.then what abt the book i ask for.
Click to expand...
Read this Get-Started-With-Knoppix eBook.
*db.ilug-bom.org.in/lug-authors/anurag/knowing-knoppix_2004-12-30.pdf

I have a complete CD with lots of documentation, but i can only give it to you if you are in Mumbai.
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maximus #7
Apr 10, 2005 at 1:57 AM
thank a lot for that ebook.but i am not in mumbai :( ..i am from cochin.
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ramank #8
Apr 10, 2005 at 2:38 PM
You can check out the LUG at Cochin: *www.ilug-cochin.org/
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demoninside #9
Apr 10, 2005 at 8:41 PM
Hey GNU can u tell me hw can i join Linux Group in my city,
* i don't think it exists in my city,
can i be the starter in this case....
cool_dude_prav
cool_dude_prav #10
Apr 10, 2005 at 11:57 PM
Hey @demoninside...

I googled this...

Dehradun GNU/Linux Users Group

Cheers!!!

] K8)8)L [
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vasanth_12345 #11
Apr 11, 2005 at 11:45 AM
Hey GNUrag great man jus wat i wanted that pdf file was great.But can u give me some resources on red hat,suse etc etc
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demoninside #12
Apr 11, 2005 at 12:03 PM
Yhanx Cool_Dude

i m realy a lezy A**.