10
2006
“The Easiest Linux Guide You’ll Ever Read - an introduction to Linux for Windows users”
Wanted to write a small review on Scotts’ new book, but then didn’t find enough time. Here is the link to his original post with the link to freely downloadable book.
After several months of writing and revising, I have made available the “Easiest Linux Guide You’ll Ever Read”. It is a 160-page book geared towards people who are competent with using Windows, who have never attempted to use Linux but are interested in giving it a try.
When I was first learning Linux, I got so lost so fast in so many areas, it was hugely overwhelming for me. I was impressed that I was able to download Linux, burn it onto CDs, and get it installed. But once I got that far, I was excited, but my excitement was short-lived. I had no idea what to do next, how to install software, or what software even to install for what I needed. I didn’t understand the concept of Open Source software. I didn’t know where to go for help. I most assuredly did not know a thing about the command line. 10 years of using Windows was of very little help. I felt that though I was a fairly able computer user, I had stepped into a situation where such experience did me little good.
“The Easiest Linux Guide You’ll Ever Read - an introduction to Linux for Windows users”
Originally from Linux and Open Source Blog by