Need Linux intro

Discussion in 'Software' started by cobrajet431, Jul 3, 2006.

  1. cobrajet431

    cobrajet431 Private First Class

    Hi Geeks ! I have an old HP Pavilion desktop running Windows ME. As you know, Uncle Bill is stopping support for ME and 98. A new computer is not an option for me at this time, and I'm not sure if "Ol' Dino" here is upgradable to XP without a major overhaul (I'm checking into this even as we speak.) I was hoping you guys could give me some places to get introductory info about Linux? I'm totally clueless about Linux, so the info could start out very basic, but any info would be great. P.S. Someone else earlier today posted a Linux question and got no response, so your reply to me would probably help them too. Thanks.
     
  2. Bad_Frogger

    Bad_Frogger Corporal

    Hi cobrajet431,

    Spending a little time on these pages will help immensely.

    Linux.org has links to many distros as well as news and some training.
    http://www.linux.org/ see Linux 101

    Really Linux real good help resource in simple terms.
    http://www.reallylinux.com/ good beginner help.

    To just check out Linux without really installing it you can download and
    burn a Knoppix bootable CD ISO.
    http://knopper.net/knoppix/index-en.html
    It has worked on most every system i've tried so far.

    Enjoy.
    Bad out
     
  3. cobrajet431

    cobrajet431 Private First Class

    Thanks very much Bad. That's a wealth of info you just gave me. I'm on the reallylinux site right now. I just wanted to say thanks before this thread gets buried.
     
  4. Bad_Frogger

    Bad_Frogger Corporal

    You are most welcome.
    Bad out.
     

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