[techtalk] Re: Computer Books

Kath ranger at optonline.net
Thu Dec 28 12:36:05 EST 2000


If you're truly a newbie to linux, I would recommend starting with Mandrake,
which is a derivative of Red Hat.  It is supereasy to install and use.  It
is almost as easy as a Windows 98 install.

You could do the network install, burn ISOs or buy the retail version (I
recommend the last one).

- Kath

----- Original Message -----
From: "RobertWichert" <robert at wichert.org>
Cc: <techtalk at linuxchix.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2000 10:34 AM
Subject: Re: [techtalk] Re: Computer Books


> Speaking of books...
>
> Does anyone know of a book on Red Hat Linux 7?  I have Linux 7
> installed, but it seems to be just different enough from 6 that the step
> by step instructions (yes, I am new to Linux) for 6 are not enough to
> get me going.  I think the easy way out is to buy the high priced
> version with Tech Support, but I didn't do that, and now I'm paying the
> price in frustration and time.  As a matter of fact, my system has been
> on the linuxconfig screen for over one month now.  :(
>
> Thanks for any guidance.  I think a good "step by step" book for Linux 7
> would be perfect, but I find nothing in the stores.
>
> Robert Wichert
>
> _______________________________________________
> techtalk mailing list
> techtalk at linuxchix.org
> http://www.linux.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/techtalk
>





More information about the Techtalk mailing list