Linux 101

**hubie69** · 09-13-13, 10:49 AM

Originally posted by Joe Dogs

I've been reading up on Linux and the different variety's of the OS. I would like to give Linux a test drive.I would appreciate some feed back from Linux veterans on what is the best entry point to this program. I am a complete novice.I could be wrong here,but it seems to me,Linux programs have one thing in common,the "command line"or"Shell".It seems reasonable that if one can grasp the prompst for the "command line",one would have a good grasp on all variety's of Linux.
Thanks for any feedback.

I'm a Linux Server Admin/Cisco Network Admin for a livinig. A Couple of things first.

1.) Are you wanting a gui or are you comfortable working on a command line?
2.) What kind of hardware are you wanting to put Linux on?
3.) Are you wanting to keep windows in a dual boot type of scenario or perhaps in a VM type scenario or is this going to be a stand alone type of system?
4.) Linux distros really come down to personal preference. I prefer a distro called Debian. For beginners a good place to start is Ubuntu, which is a fork of Debian, and is designed for beginners.

Thanks,
Hubie

**Joe Dogs** · 09-13-13, 04:16 PM

hubie69,thanks for your reply.Im a total beginner as far as Linux OS goes.I just recently started reading,about Linux online.It seems to me there is allot to wrap your head around as a true beginner.As far as your questions go,a gui might be the way for me to go right now.Correct me if I'm wrong but isnt working from the command line the best way to get the most out of Linux?......I have a new HP 23'' Touchsmart Touch Screen Computar,this is where I will Install the new OS.....Gonna probably go dual boot so if I fall on my ass,I can still use Windows.
Ubuntu,seems like the right place to start,and perhaps move up after my learning curve.....Can Linux be installed on a tablet? Or does Android 4.1 bang heads with Linux.

Thanks again for your response

Joe

**Joe Dogs** · 09-14-13, 05:30 AM

bump

**Juicy Juice** · 09-14-13, 05:35 AM

Originally posted by Joe Dogs

hubie69,thanks for your reply.Im a total beginner as far as Linux OS goes.I just recently started reading,about Linux online.It seems to me there is allot to wrap your head around as a true beginner.As far as your questions go,a gui might be the way for me to go right now.Correct me if I'm wrong but isnt working from the command line the best way to get the most out of Linux?......I have a new HP 23'' Touchsmart Touch Screen Computar,this is where I will Install the new OS.....Gonna probably go dual boot so if I fall on my ass,I can still use Windows.
Ubuntu,seems like the right place to start,and perhaps move up after my learning curve.....Can Linux be installed on a tablet? Or does Android 4.1 bang heads with Linux.

Thanks again for your response

Joe

Linux is used mostly for administrators that manage servers. That being said, download Linux backtrack and try to crack your own wi fi password using a usb dongle. At least it will give you something to do instead of looking at a boring gui.

**Boner_18** · 09-14-13, 07:43 AM

Tried it. Whether its too late for me or whether a sleak gui is superior I went back to W7. Dual boot and try it out.

**Sam Odom** · 04-15-20, 02:35 PM

Since we are locked down

Try Elementary OS

Especially if you like Mac

Been test driving it for 3 days... so far so good

The Packaged Browser is Dog Doo but with only scant knowledge of Linux you can add most any browser you like

**jjgold** · 04-15-20, 02:48 PM

Rookie thread just get yourself a raspberry pi 4 much simpler

**Sam Odom** · 04-15-20, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

Rookie thread just get yourself a raspberry pi 4 much simpler

Elementary OS = Operating System -- It's free (unless you want to donate) to DL

**Sam Odom** · 04-18-20, 10:15 AM

Been a week... only minor grievances. But those are 'fixable' if you know Linux

Going to pound the OS this weekend giving it the biggest test run

**gauchojake** · 04-18-20, 10:21 AM

Riveting...

**Sam Odom** · 04-18-20, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by gauchojake

Riveting...

apparently

**jjgold** · 04-18-20, 10:24 AM

Rasberry costs $120 approx

Very fast

Linux based

**gauchojake** · 04-18-20, 10:26 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

Rasberry costs $120 approx

Very fast

Linux based

**clockwise1965** · 04-18-20, 10:27 AM

Or go to open source and get an older version for free. If your just getting started it's a good and free alternative.

**Jimmy Beamish** · 04-21-20, 01:38 PM

hahaha just realized this is an old thread

**Sam Odom** · 04-21-20, 01:45 PM

New old thread...

Post #7 new

**turtledoves** · 04-24-20, 02:13 PM

**jjgold** · 04-24-20, 02:25 PM

Linux is tremendous

All the pros run it

**KVB** · 04-24-20, 02:27 PM

How can Linux help my business?

I am seriously all ears.

**Sam Odom** · 04-24-20, 02:33 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

Linux is tremendous

All the pros run it

and most hackers run it and/or a Unix-like OS

**jjgold** · 04-24-20, 03:45 PM

rookies=windows

**turtledoves** · 04-24-20, 04:29 PM

Originally posted by KVB

How can Linux help my business?

I am seriously all ears.

Hard to say without knowing the technical aspects of your business. You can probably do almost anything in Windows or Linux. File operations is the big advantage for me.

Better overall performance
Can handle folders with large number of files better
Faster reading and writing of files
Good scripting support for installing things and making configuration changes
Supported on cloud and virtual machines
Good vpn command line tools available making it easy to switch IPs

If you are building custom software using popular programming languages, it can run on any environment pretty much. If you are developing custom software or scripts, Linux is a good environment. The magic is in the custom software and scripts though, not the operating system.

**Sam Odom** · 04-30-20, 10:05 AM

Originally posted by Sam Odom

Since we are locked down

Try Elementary OS

Especially if you like Mac

Been test driving it for 3 days... so far so good

The Packaged Browser is Dog Doo but with only scant knowledge of Linux you can add most any browser you like

Been little over two weeks of running Elementary OS daily

It's for real... not as bulky as Ubuntu and runs well on older computers

Give it a try

**peacebyinches** · 05-05-20, 12:37 AM

Originally posted by turtledoves

Hard to say without knowing the technical aspects of your business. You can probably do almost anything in Windows or Linux. File operations is the big advantage for me.

Better overall performance
Can handle folders with large number of files better
Faster reading and writing of files
Good scripting support for installing things and making configuration changes
Supported on cloud and virtual machines
Good vpn command line tools available making it easy to switch IPs

If you are building custom software using popular programming languages, it can run on any environment pretty much. If you are developing custom software or scripts, Linux is a good environment. The magic is in the custom software and scripts though, not the operating system.

These are definitely where linux shines. Knowing more than just how to point and click on icons can allow you to accomplish things that you thought would be impossible otherwise.
Want to set up your computer to automatically compress .jpg files larger than 100 kb but smaller than 500 kb created in the last 3 days and move them to your work computer at 4 am every night? No problem. Want to search for every text file with the text "sports book" and replace the 8th occurrence with "Sportsbook"? Sure. Want to connect to your stock broker using their API and buy some $AMZN if it goes below $2100 but don't want to wake up before noon? You got it.

You of course could do these things on windows but in a clunkier way that would take longer to get working properly. Just my 2 cents.

**jjgold** · 05-05-20, 05:58 AM

Originally posted by peacebyinches

These are definitely where linux shines. Knowing more than just how to point and click on icons can allow you to accomplish things that you thought would be impossible otherwise.
Want to set up your computer to automatically compress .jpg files larger than 100 kb but smaller than 500 kb created in the last 3 days and move them to your work computer at 4 am every night? No problem. Want to search for every text file with the text "sports book" and replace the 8th occurrence with "Sportsbook"? Sure. Want to connect to your stock broker using their API and buy some $AMZN if it goes below $2100 but don't want to wake up before noon? You got it.

You of course could do these things on windows but in a clunkier way that would take longer to get working properly. Just my 2 cents.

Basically a great summary

**Sam Odom** · 05-05-20, 06:05 AM

Linux fanboys/geeks

would not run Elementary OS , Sammy knows that

but Elementary is Great for a newbie to Linux

fanboys would prefer Arch or a spinoff like Manjaro

**Rocco Rossi** · 05-05-20, 07:16 AM

Sam, is this really you posting or is it Rodrigo? This is geeky for a 70 year old man.

**Sam Odom** · 05-05-20, 07:17 AM

**jjgold** · 05-05-20, 11:06 AM

Linux for pros

**peacebyinches** · 05-05-20, 11:14 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

Basically a great summary

What an honor to have jjgold sarcastically respond to my post. I finally feel like I belong. Thank you.

**swordsandtequila** · 05-05-20, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

Basically a great summary