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RE: Linux for newbies
From: "Richard Rees" <richard.rees () ins com>
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2003 13:21:00 -0600
With no experience in Linux, I would recommend starting with Red Hat. It's easy to set up and get running. However, as you learn the basic interfaces and configuration, I would move to Debian as soon as you can. IMO, Debian offers more flexibility than Red Hat and the advanced package tool (apt, apt-get) allows for easier addition and upgrade for software packages. Richard Rees, CISSP Principal Consultant, International Network Services Voice: 847.756.4072 Mobile: 847.650.0335 Email: richard.rees () ins com "The consultants that go to eleven" -----Original Message----- From: Matt Atkins [mailto:matthewsatkins () msn com] Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 4:22 PM To: security-basics () securityfocus com Subject: Linux for newbies First of all, I want to tell all of you what a great mailing list this is. I am just starting to scratch the surface of network security, and this list is the major source of my information, ideas, and motivation to learn. In my first of many posts, I would like to ask the group what flavor of Linux is recommended for a newbie. I have no experience with Linux, and want to teach myself the ins and outs. I will probably be purchasing a book or 2 to help get things off the ground, so a good book recommendation would also be appreciated. Thanks in advance and I look forward to your suggestions. _________________________________________________________________ Compare high-speed Internet plans, starting at $26.95. https://broadband.msn.com (Prices may vary by service area.) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forum Systems PRESIDIO: PGP / XML GATEWAY APPLIANCE The Presidio integrates PGP data encryption and XML Web Services security to simplify the management and deployment of PGP and reduce overall PGP costs by up to 80%. FREE WHITEPAPER & 30 Day Trial - http://www.securityfocus.com/sponsor/ForumSystems_security-basics_031027 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forum Systems PRESIDIO: PGP / XML GATEWAY APPLIANCE The Presidio integrates PGP data encryption and XML Web Services security to simplify the management and deployment of PGP and reduce overall PGP costs by up to 80%. FREE WHITEPAPER & 30 Day Trial - http://www.securityfocus.com/sponsor/ForumSystems_security-basics_031027 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current thread:
- Linux for newbies Matt Atkins (Nov 14)
- Re: Linux for newbies Cole Tuininga (Nov 16)
- Re: Linux for newbies Quentin Hartman (Nov 16)
- Re: Linux for newbies Doug Reed (Nov 17)
- Re: Linux for newbies Gabriel Orozco (Nov 18)
- Re: Linux for newbies Michael Wray (Nov 17)
- Re: Linux for newbies Doug Reed (Nov 17)
- Re: Linux for newbies Brian Jones (Nov 16)
- RE: Linux for newbies Richard Rees (Nov 16)
- Re: Linux for newbies Tomas Wolf (Nov 17)
- RE: Linux for newbies Zachary Mutrux (Nov 17)
- Re: Linux for newbies Aoratos (Nov 17)
- <Possible follow-ups>
- Re: Linux for newbies Jerry (Nov 16)
- Re: Linux for newbies Stephen Flanagan (Nov 21)
- RE: Linux for newbies Blake Wiedman [Icons] (Nov 21)
- Re: Linux for newbies Stephen Flanagan (Nov 21)
- RE: Linux for newbies Shawn Jackson (Nov 16)
- RE: Linux for newbies Fisher, E. (Nov 16)
- RE: Linux for newbies Ed Brimmer (Nov 18)