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Need a crash course!!
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» ArthurB - Help! Hi Robin, Glad to see a Linux page here at Suite101! I was once, about a year and a half ago, slightly I really don't know where to start though, I've seen such an assortment of files, and the language is so new to me, I really don't know what its is I should download first, and then set up in directories/subdirectories. I run a 486DX and am presently carrying DOS 6.22 and Windows 3.1. I would sure love to get adept at Linux, especially with its Y2K status. Thirty-eight years left to play with code sounds better to me, especially with source codes available, then trying to reinvent the programs I have now with no source code! :-0 I look forward to learning a bunch from you and -Art- -- posted by ArthurB » Robin_Friedman - I'm glad to see you're interested in setting up Linux! I'm glad to see you're interested in setting up Linux! However, you should know what you're getting into. Linux is no easy task to set up. Make sure you start on a weekend or when you don't absolutely need your computer for a while.I would suggest looking at http://www.linux.org for a little info first-off. Here is a list of places where linux can be downloaded for free. Or, if you'd like documentation with your software, RedHat is my personal favorite distribution, which can be had for under $50. But before that, I'd suggest buying Partition Magic, unless you feel very comfortable with Fdisk. I hope this helps a bit, more articles in the future will guide you through Linux jargon, the setup process, and how to get started. -- posted by Robin_Friedman » ArthurB - Downloads Hi Robin,Went to the d/l sites, been there before, problem is, the info is so overwhelming that its intimidating. What do I need first, I did get the decompression program, now what? The kernel? I'm hallucinating from DOS/Windows that I would need some type of "shell" and then fill it with directories, programs and program files. BTW, I have used programs like drvspace to partition my C drive to include up to G. I am also familiar with fdisk. Can you help me decypher this managerie! :-) Thanks Again! -Art- -- posted by ArthurB » Arnvid - more understandable link? Hi ArthurFound this new site for Slackware Linux yesterday - and it seems a bit more understandable than the others Still going to use my Rocket Expert here Yesterday too this quote in Jesse Berst's newsletter: And the link is here So that ongoing adventures of a "invisible penguin" have become the hottest topic for S101's members in "fun stuff" area - is maybe just another link in the chain as well? -- posted by Arnvid » Robin_Friedman - More in-depth guide Very good, it looks like you're serious about installing Linux, and a step ahead of the average user.Since installation for each distribution is different, I'll go over just one, Slackware. It's one of my favorites. First things first, you'll need a bootdisk to begin the installation. Check out For some info on how to create the disk. In that same ftp directory is the files you'll need to download to make your disk. Similarly, you'll need a rootdisk, and check out: ftp://ftp.cc.gatech.edu/pub/linux/distri... That will give you your installation disks, then you'll need some of the files from the slakware sets a and ap. That's explained here: ftp://ftp.cc.gatech.edu/pub/linux/distri... And all available on that ftp site, which I like quite a bit. That file gives more detailed instructions, too. This is just a guide for what you need to begin, read that for how to put it all together. Sorry I couldn't put together a more comprehensive set of instructions, I hope the files I sent you will help... -- posted by Robin_Friedman » ArthurB - Thanks All!! Just wanted to say thanks for all the kind sharing of information, I have mailed the last set of messages to myself, and will be going over each link with a fine toothcomb. :-)I'm a tad over on my GTE hours [they give only 100 per month now before extra charges] and will be back on the 1st to resume this discussion...Can't Thanks again! -- posted by ArthurB
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