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RE: Linux for newbies
From: "Shawn Jackson" <sjackson () horizonusa com>
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2003 12:48:47 -0800
I stared out using RHL (Red Hat Linux), albeit back in the 6.2 days. I've heard good things about Mandrake and SuSE, a fellow admin of mine swears by SuSE Linux. Personally I swear by RHL and OpenBSD. Once you got the hang of 'easy' Linux try Debian or Gentoo, which are far less on the 'plug and play' side. Instead of grabbing RHL 9.0 I suggest you get a copy of Fedora instead, I've installing the code on a test system, and so far it works ok. To anyone trying to learn *NIX and is more a visual learner I suggest you grab a copy of this: http://www.cbtnuggets.com/webapp/product?id=44. I had them for my Linux+ and it's a great 'fundamentals' videos. As always, http://www.linux.org is your best stop to lean about the distro's. Hope this helps and good luck! Shawn Jackson Systems Administrator Horizon USA 1190 Trademark Dr #107 Reno NV 89521 www.horizonusa.com Email: sjackson () horizonusa com Phone: (775) 858-2338 (800) 325-1199 x338 -----Original Message----- From: Matt Atkins [mailto:matthewsatkins () msn com] Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 2:22 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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- Re: Linux for newbies, (continued)
- Re: Linux for newbies Gabriel Orozco (Nov 18)
- Re: Linux for newbies Michael Wray (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)
- 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)