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RE: [OT] Linux for newbies
From: "Micah Bedwell" <micah () donsuemor com>
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 08:56:20 -0800
Yesterday,due to a mix-up at CompUSA, I bought Red Hat Linux 9 for $5.28. I will install it on server that's been sitting in the corner of my room for last three months. -and, yes: this is a great list. Micah Bedwell System Administrator DonSueMor, Inc. micah () donsuemor com -----Original Message----- From: getting_out [mailto:getting_out () tele2 it] Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2003 6:34 AM To: security-basics Subject: Re: [OT] Linux for newbies Well, it depends on what you want to learn. The most easy flavor of Linux (IMO), it's Mandrake. Then cames Red Hat (can I use that words? ;)). If you want a bit more of difficulty there's the distribution I use: debian 3.0 stable (aka woody). Then there could be slackware. I have choosen debian to learn and I find it great. Bye D. --- Original Message --- 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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