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Linux is an operating system/environment, as is Windows and Mac and many others. Using it would be no different than using any other OS.
To better understand Linux and what it can and cannot do for you, I recommend you check out www.linux.org. It has lots of useful information.
To better understand Linux and what it can and cannot do for you, I recommend you check out www.linux.org. It has lots of useful information.
Linux is an open source operating system. It is composed of a Kernel (the central controller for the Operating System developed by Linus Torvalds), the GNU utilities, and a variety of applications. There are several linux distributions (aka Distros) available that have different features. If you're new to Linux (both the operating system and applications), check out a live disto like Knoppix or Ubuntu that can be run directly from a CD-ROM/DVD-ROM (or RW) drive. Links to most distros can be found on Distrowatch (http://www.distrowatch.com).
Documentation is available with the distribution. I also recommend looking at some of the documentation available from TLDP (The Linux Documentation Project - http://www.tldp.org). Particularly NAG (Network Administration Guide), SAG (System Administration Guide) and LAME (Linux Administration Made Easy).
Other documentation exists on TLDP as well. And there are a variety of Linux / Unix resources out there on the web...usually the home of your distro of choice.
Tim
Documentation is available with the distribution. I also recommend looking at some of the documentation available from TLDP (The Linux Documentation Project - http://www.tldp.org). Particularly NAG (Network Administration Guide), SAG (System Administration Guide) and LAME (Linux Administration Made Easy).
Other documentation exists on TLDP as well. And there are a variety of Linux / Unix resources out there on the web...usually the home of your distro of choice.
Tim
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