[GLLUG] New to Linux

[Lani Meredith]

On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 1:57 PM, Michael <mwbusch1 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Changing the topic from meetings to newbies, I would like to learn Linux
> and eventually Python. What suggestions would you give to someone new to
> Linux about how to learn it? I am thinking about taking a Linux class at a
> community college. A class would be more structured and detailed than doing
> something on my own. For now I have two books, "The Linux Command Line,"
> and "Ubuntu Made Easy." that I am looking through. I have Ubuntu installed
> as a dual boot on my computer.
>
> Thanks in advance for suggestions that anyone may have.
>
> Mike Busch
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If you have a spare computer, I recommend Linux From Scratch
<http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/>.  Compiling a compiler, chrooting, and
creating text files without using a text editor!

Lani Meredith
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