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Brian Jensen wrote:

> I would like to find out about Linux:- files, installation etc. I am
> running MSDOS and Windows. I went to a Linux FTP site and downloaded a
>
> bunch of readme and FAQ files. They turned out to be .exe files which
> would not run in DOS or Windows. You will have gathered by now that I
> am a complete newbie. Can somebody please tell me how I can get some
> basic info. I would be grateful for any help.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Brian

cheap way:go to http://www.linux.org/ and check documentaion from there.

check the FAQs and grab the install guide (read it on-line or download
it from an ftp site).

better way:
buy one of the linux books ("linux secrets" is good and i've found
McGills bookstore and the Readers Feast, in Melbourne, to be excellent
sources of computer books). most books come with a cd-rom with one or
two versions of linux and many extras and documentaion on the cd. you
then have the book as a reference on installation, configuration and
learning how to use the many tools and applications that come with
linux.

the books are good because you can sit down and read at your leisure.
reading alot off a screen is tiring :(

when you've mastered the basics, go out and buy every single book
published by O'Reilly.



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steve batson
system/network administrator
webaxs australia