[plug] Starting in Linux

[David Buddrige]

Best starter kit for beginners with Linux is the "Linux Pocketbook" -
put out by APC Magazine for $14.95.  It comes with Redhat 5.2 - the best
version for beginners IMHO - Debian's great - but I think it would be
harder to use for someone not familiar with Linux...

Linux is good for:

1. Software Development - all programming tools included in 99% of
distributions.
2. Anyone wanting to learn computing - everything you will ever want to
know can be found out with incredible ease - assuming you have an
internet connection - just search usenet - www.dejanews.com and 99% of
problems will be solved.
3. Internet Access - (most ISP's run Linux to provide internet services
to everyone else).
4. Stability - it never crashes.
5. Learning how to set up Server computers (all server tools on standard
configurations).
6. The list goes on, but I'm out'a time (at work)... 8-)

Dave.


Ultimate AbandonWare wrote:
> 
> Hi Everyone,
> I am thinking of venturing into Linux and possibly using Debian 2.0.2
> Does anyone think I should buy that? And if so, from where, and for how
> much?
> What can Linux actually be used for? Will it help me in my computer studies?
> When I go to University, I am planning to do CS, as I am currently getting
> excellent grades at High School. I was thinking of Running Linux of my 800mb
> HD in my Bedroom, and Win95 on the 1.2 gig HD cause I Have 2 HD  in the PC
> in my room. Is it worth me purchasing Linux? What would the advantages for a
> 14 yr old be??
> 
> Yours Daniel