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JJJ000 Joined: Jan 24, 2009 Posts: 2 Other Topics	Posted Jan 24, 2009 at 3:52:55 PM Subject: New to Linux Hi. I am literally new to Linux. I have worked with windows all my life and never ever used Linux before. Just recently I bought an Acer Aspire One with the Linpus installed with the idea to install XP. However after playing a bit with it I realised how interesting this new toy - OS included could be. Hence I realised that new challenges in the Linux world lie ahead. I googled a lot and in doing so came across various sites which WILL DEFINATELY be my guidliness from now on. Having said that I am perplexed about the complexities this new world offers. Just for me to do the right things first, i would like to ask you gurus what are the very first basic steps to start Linux. Any opinions would be much appreciated. Just for the info I just ordered 'Linux for Dummies'. Thanks in advance.
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Joined Jul 26, 2008 Posts: 703 Location: Other Topics	Posted: Jan 24, 2009 5:30:39 PM Subject: New to Linux Alright. Finally a former Windows user that realizes that he wasn't born knowing how to operate Windows and that he had to learn the ropes. Good for you sir. You have my respect. Now on to some helpful Linpus links. http://yatsite.blogspot.com/search/label/netbooks http://www.aspireoneuser.com/2008/07/09/aspire-one-advance-linpus-mode-hack/ http://www.aspireoneuser.com/forum/ http://www.aceraspireoneguide.com/forums/ http://www.linuxhaxor.net/2008/09/27/30-cool-acer-aspire-one-hacks/ http://asuseeehacks.blogspot.com/2008/02/linpus-linux-lite.html
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thobbs Joined Oct 12, 2008 Posts: 238 Location:Texas! Other Topics	Posted: Jan 24, 2009 6:22:29 PM Subject: Re: New to Linux Ditto for what rok said. It's always important to realize that it might take a little bit to actually learn how to do things. I think you will find Linux to be quite awesome once you do. I want to stress the importance of the second link he gave. Enabling the "advanced mode" will give you access to the Add/Remove Software program. This is one of the greatest things about Linux. You no longer have to hunt the web to find applications you want to install. They are all bundled up there, and will install very nicely for you (and update on their own when needed). Make sure to take advantage of this. Oh, and if after a few months you find you really enjoy using Linux, I strongly recommend installing Ubuntu netbook remix ([url]http://www.canonical.com/projects/ubuntu/nbr[/url]) instead of Linpus Lite. Linpus is a bit crippled by default. Ubuntu will give you more options (and we will be able to help you better with it). [Modified by: thobbs on January 24, 2009 12:25 PM]
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JJJ000 Joined Jan 24, 2009 Posts: 2 Other Topics	Posted: Jan 24, 2009 8:30:26 PM Subject: Re: New to Linux Thanks guys for the links. They are definately useful / helpful. I'm still trying to put the puzzle together and understand what Linux is all about. The first thing I am planning to do is install a new OS since Linpus I dare say looks to be a bit childish. I prefer a more plain Windows like looking desktop. Upon reading and researching through google etc I got perplexed of what could possible be the best 'distro' (OS) for me to learn and experiment on. I am not afraid to try. I'm inclined towards the Fedora10 and Ubuntu, though to tell you the truth I do not know what the main prons / cons of each are. Ubuntu is named everywhere though I read somewhere that Ubuntu could be a bit of a headache to install on the Acer Aspire One and than expect all its peripherals to work (USBs , Card Readers, Touch Pad) etc etc.but on the other hand Fedora10 could be more suitable for the Acer since Linpus is derived from it and everything works wonders on the netbook. Anyone managed to install either OS on an Aspire One has opinions re this ?? Thanks J
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