First and formost. If you destroy your linux partition and have to re-install,
don't sweat it. It happens. As long as you learn from what you did you're
ahead of the game.
There are some good books out, go wander around walden, bdalton or tattered
cover. Also, read emails. Even if it's a thread you may not be interested,
there are some really good topics on this list.
Keep track of people. Some people don't mind answering questions and like
to help, it gives them the excuse to go digging into topics.
Just because you see someone ask a question that seems obvious or such
don't write them off as stupid. They may spend most of their time
working on other systems or may have never needed some functionality
until now. They may be a guru, or close, on other topics.
The only stupid question is the one you don't ask. Some people will flame
you for asking what they consider a stupid question. Ignore them, they're
a waste of bandwidth. There may be many other people who don't have the
kuahonas (sp?) to ask the same question, but are waiting for an answer.
Always have good backups. I nuke my boxes every 9 months or so, reinstall
from scratch and then pick the important stuff out of the backups. Keeps
a clean system.
Robert
Thus spake Lewis, Kandace (">klewis@presnellgroup.com):
> I have a sincere interest in learning Linux. I don't have a lot of money to
> devote to taking classes. They just aren't in my budget. Does anyone have
> any suggestions as to an inexpensive way to become proficient on this
> system. I have successful partitioned and installed Red Hat onto my
> computer at home. As of this writing I am having a little difficulty setting
> up my modem and ISP stuff. Help!!
>
> Thank you,
>
> Kandace N. Lewis
> Transportation Planner
> The Presnell Group
> 404-252-2236
>
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