Learning Linux - Which Distro?
15 April 2006I’m an advanced user of Windows who wants to take the plunge to see how Linux works. I’ve played around with it a bit before, but haven’t really gotten a firm handle on how it works. After trying a couple of different Linux distros, either using Live CDs or actually installing to a hard drive, I decided do a complete re-install and then through a very ordered and disciplined approach, adjust Linux so I can use it and, at the same time, learn much more about it.
I decidied to install Debian since it seemed to offer the most flexibility and of all the distros that I tried, it seemed to work the best. The best way to decide, I think, it to try a couple of different distros using Live CDs.  See how they work on your hardware, especially if you’re running an older system. A great web site for Linux distro info is DistroWatch.com.
As I go through this process, I’m going to document my efforts on this blog. Hopefully, others will be able to use what I learn to help themselves learn more about Linux.
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