RE: [OT] Linux for newbies

From: Micah Bedwell (micah_at_donsuemor.com)
Date: 11/26/03

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    Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 08:56:20 -0800
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    Yesterday,due to a mix-up at CompUSA, I bought Red Hat Linux 9 for $5.28. I will install it on server that's been sitting in the corner of my room for last three months.

    -and, yes: this is a great list.

    Micah Bedwell
    System Administrator
    DonSueMor, Inc.

    micah@donsuemor.com

    -----Original Message-----
    From: getting_out [mailto:getting_out@tele2.it]
    Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2003 6:34 AM
    To: security-basics
    Subject: Re: [OT] Linux for newbies

    Well, it depends on what you want to learn.

    The most easy flavor of Linux (IMO), it's Mandrake.
    Then cames Red Hat (can I use that words? ;)).

    If you want a bit more of difficulty there's the distribution I use:
    debian 3.0 stable (aka woody).

    Then there could be slackware.

    I have choosen debian to learn and I find it great.

    Bye D.
    --- Original Message ---
    First of all, I want to tell all of you what a great mailing list this
    is. I am just starting to scratch the surface of network security, and
    this list is the major source of my information, ideas, and motivation
    to learn.

    In my first of many posts, I would like to ask the group what flavor of
    Linux is recommended for a newbie. I have no experience with Linux, and
    want to teach myself the ins and outs. I will probably be purchasing a
    book or 2 to help get things off the ground, so a good book
    recommendation would also be appreciated.

    Thanks in advance and I look forward to your suggestions.

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