UNDER DEVELOPMENT
Answers to Some Frequently Asked Linux Questions
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Intro: We (the Klimas family) are relative Linux newbies (9 months with Linux). We run RedHat 5.2 mostly -> the solutions might not be directly applicable to other Linux distributions. Hope this helps, we try to be as practical as possible. Of course, we provide no warranty whatsoever!
Part 0: For the
Undecided (Linux Benefits)
If you wonder what are Linux pros and cons, and whether Linux is for
you.
Part 1: Before
Linux Installation
What distribution should I use, how to obtain it, Linux hardware
requirements, and how to partition your hard drive, about dual boot.
Part 2: Linux Resources,
Help and Some Links
If you would like to know how to read the manual on your RedHat CD,
access the FAQs, or wonder if Linux has help.
Part 3: Basic Operations
FAQ
After you installed Linux, here are answers to some questions that
Linux newbie users/administrators may have when trying to perform every-day
tasks: how to run a program, shut down the computer, set up the path, add
users, work with file permissions, schedule jobs with "at" and cron, set
up the swap space ...
Part 4: Linux Newbie Administrator
FAQ
More easy answers to questions that Linux newbie administrators frequently
encounter: LILO issues, mounting drives, using X-windows, setting up network,
ppp connection, printer, soundcard ...
Part 5: How to
upgrade the kernel (by Alesh Mustar, JUST COMPLETED)
All you need to know to upgrade the Linux kernel.
Part 6: Linux
Shortcuts and Commands
Maybe this should come first. A practical selection
of Linux shortcuts and commands in tabular form. Perhaps this is everything
what a newbie Linuxer really needs.
Part 7: Essential
Linux applications (proprietary or not)
Essential and/or famous Linux applications are
mentioned with some hint/comments (This is just started and will be expanded).
The master copy of this page: http://sunsite.auc.dk/linux-newbie/ (Denmark, Europe)
Mirror: http://www.magma.ca/~bklimas/ (Ontario, Canada)
Mirror: http://linux.umbc.edu/mirrors/newbie-admin-faq/ (Maryland, USA)
Mirror: http://www.linsup.com/newbie/ (Australia)
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