Re: Starting with Linux

From: Jan Gerrit Kootstra (jan.gerrit_at_kootstra.org.uk)
Date: 11/12/05 

Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2005 16:34:36 +0100

rod s wrote:
> Many thanks to the people who have answered my original question. I
> had not realised that the exact version of Linux would be so
> important.
>
> I have found that the version of Suse Linux that I did have on my
> system was 7.3 - at least that is what it says on the box.
>
> BUT it seems that I cannot load this any more - (my Linux boot
> discs don't seem to work any more) perhaps this is because I tried
> out a Linux 9.0 Trial CD which I acquired somehow.
>
> They did work when I originally put Linux 7.3 onto my computer- I
> had a whole hard disk just for Linux. I suppose I could re-install
> 7.3 but.......
>
> Noting that many of the postings on this newsgroup refer to version
> 10, I wonder whether it might be more sensible for me to get a more
> up-to-date version (e.g. ver 10) before trying to go further and
> then, no doubt, asking for the help which members so kindly offer.
>
> One other point: Linux for Dummies... which was kindly suggested by
> one person, is this generally felt to be the best introduction? I
> expect I can get a copy on Ebay, if it is.
>
> Sorry if my questions are naive.. but the very fact that there
> are so many postings to this group would suggest that there
> must be good reasons for persevering with (Suse-)Linux.
>
Rod,

The ... for Dummies in general are so cheap that the transport cost for
sending a Linux for Dummies from abroad might be more then the price at
your local bookshop.

The books are a nice introduction, the books that come with a retail
version of SuSe will help on get a higher level of knowledge.

Kind regads,

Jan Gerrit

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