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ReggaetonKing · Jan 22nd, 2006, 10:46 AM

I decided I'm going with Linux with the distor. Fedora 4 Core. I have these books: "Java programming with Linux" & "Teach Yourself Linux in 24 Hours". Anyone knows if these books are any good?

Ipslore · Jan 22nd, 2006, 11:24 AM

Never used FC4 personally, but for learning Linux (not just learning how to use it, learning how it works) I'd suggest Slackware. It's the distro if you want to learn how a typical Linux OS works.

Those books should be okay, but I'm not 100% sure about the second one - I just don't trust "Learn < something > in 24 hours" books.

Benoit · Jan 22nd, 2006, 11:43 AM

Why the rush to learn everything? It takes years to be good at almost anything

a thing · Jan 22nd, 2006, 11:53 AM

http://www.norvig.com/21-days.html

Same goes for Unix.

ReggaetonKing · Jan 22nd, 2006, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benoit

Why the rush to learn everything? It takes years to be good at almost anything

I'm not rushing anything! Teach Yourself Java 2 in 21 Days was toooooo fast for me and mad confusing. But I learn the basics of Java within 2-3 months just reading this online and through the library. But its the not only book I'm going to read about Linux, I'm going to read at least 3-6 books on Linux.

AICkieran · Jan 22nd, 2006, 12:27 PM

To be honest, i reccomend you download a few distro live cds if the paticular distro has a live cd, See which you like the most, there will be one you feel at home in, Or atleast try different window managers, Fluxbox, KDE, Gnome, etc etc etc.

Start basic, Dont jump right in and try to learn about compiling custom kernels etc just take your time and get comfortable with the command line and your chosen window manager, Take things slow, if your not sure about something research it. Read a few basic tutorials on commands etc.

Btw, i reccomend trying FreeBSD. Ive used debian based distro's, Fedora core etc and i prefer FreeBSD but i guess its like anything else, Personal prefference.

Hope this isnt too long. Dont take my advice do what you think is best, this is just my 2 cents

Nebula · Jan 22nd, 2006, 12:54 PM

yes!!!! you'll really enjoy Fedora!

Jessehk · Jan 22nd, 2006, 1:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AICkieran

To be honest, i reccomend you download a few distro live cds if the paticular distro has a live cd, See which you like the most, there will be one you feel at home in, Or atleast try different window managers, Fluxbox, KDE, Gnome, etc etc etc.

Start basic, Dont jump right in and try to learn about compiling custom kernels etc just take your time and get comfortable with the command line and your chosen window manager, Take things slow, if your not sure about something research it. Read a few basic tutorials on commands etc.

Btw, i reccomend trying FreeBSD. Ive used debian based distro's, Fedora core etc and i prefer FreeBSD but i guess its like anything else, Personal prefference.

Hope this isnt too long. Dont take my advice do what you think is best, this is just my 2 cents

I agree. Download a few live-cd's (like Knoppix, Ubuntu, SuSE, etc) and get a feel for linux (and for the different desktop environments) like GNOME and KDE.
After doing this, you'll know what you want.

Also, unless you want to get scared off linux really fast, don't install Slackware first. I don't mean never try it ( I haven't yet), but I think a more beginner's-based distro will raise your confidence and encourage you to more exploring.

AICkieran · Jan 22nd, 2006, 1:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jessehk

I agree. Download a few live-cd's (like Knoppix, Ubuntu, SuSE, etc) and get a feel for linux (and for the different desktop environments) like GNOME and KDE.
After doing this, you'll know what you want.

Also, unless you want to get scared off linux really fast, don't install Slackware first. I don't mean never try it ( I haven't yet), but I think a more beginner's-based distro will raise your confidence and encourage you to more exploring.

I second that. Just depends whether your comfortable with a text based install etc. Fedora core is nice because its easy to install, Anaconda is cool.

Gentoo and slackware kinda have a reputation for being a bitch to install, thats not to say theyre not good distros.

**Edit**
Also ive heard MEPIS is a good starting distro, Though i cannot confirm that because ive never tried it.

clsk · Jan 22nd, 2006, 1:17 PM

fedora core 4 has serious shared libraries issues.
Linux just doesn't seem to be ready for desktop environments IMO.
I've tried several times to do a complete switch but I always find lots of broken stuff.

Jan 22nd, 2006, 10:46 AM	#1
ReggaetonKing Sexy Programmer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 891 Rep Power: 3	My OS Decision! I decided I'm going with Linux with the distor. Fedora 4 Core. I have these books: "Java programming with Linux" & "Teach Yourself Linux in 24 Hours". Anyone knows if these books are any good?

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Jan 22nd, 2006, 11:24 AM	#2
Ipslore Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Never used FC4 personally, but for learning Linux (not just learning how to use it, learning how it works) I'd suggest Slackware. It's the distro if you want to learn how a typical Linux OS works. Those books should be okay, but I'm not 100% sure about the second one - I just don't trust "Learn < something > in 24 hours" books.

Jan 22nd, 2006, 12:27 PM	#6
AICkieran Programmer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK Posts: 55 Rep Power: 3	To be honest, i reccomend you download a few distro live cds if the paticular distro has a live cd, See which you like the most, there will be one you feel at home in, Or atleast try different window managers, Fluxbox, KDE, Gnome, etc etc etc. Start basic, Dont jump right in and try to learn about compiling custom kernels etc just take your time and get comfortable with the command line and your chosen window manager, Take things slow, if your not sure about something research it. Read a few basic tutorials on commands etc. Btw, i reccomend trying FreeBSD. Ive used debian based distro's, Fedora core etc and i prefer FreeBSD but i guess its like anything else, Personal prefference. Hope this isnt too long. Dont take my advice do what you think is best, this is just my 2 cents

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clsk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	fedora core 4 has serious shared libraries issues. Linux just doesn't seem to be ready for desktop environments IMO. I've tried several times to do a complete switch but I always find lots of broken stuff.

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