[LBo] change

[Jim Westbrook]

I either missed your original post, or I was tired enough that it didn't 
register in short term memory.  Either way, welcome to Linux and the 
mailing list.

I've only been using Linux since mid-1999, but I did a 100% outing of M$ 
on my home network when I decided to begin using SuSE 6.0.  My family 
grumbled (ok, a LOT) when I left them no choice but to become Linux 
users.  The griping tapered off considerably when OpenOffice became 
aavailable and they could more easily exchange files with their Winblows 
using friends and co-workers.

This method is NOT for everyone, but it has worked well for us.

Your curiousity of "how it works" will go a long way toward your success 
with Linux.  That desire is probably the single most necessary element.  
Right on the heels of that desire is voracious reading.  As you delve 
into the various aspects of system administration and end-user 
applications you will find that there is a huge volume of information 
freely available.

In addition to your participation in this forum, I strongly suggest that 
you avail yourself of the LinuxBasics tutorial program.  It will give 
you a solid base upon which to build your further exploration of Linux.  
I also suggest that you locate a Linux User Group (LUG) in your area and 
get to know some other Linux users face-to-face.

Again, welcome to the list and to Linux.

JimW


Jim wrote:

> Thank you, Steve,
> I am curious about how everything works. That is the main reason I 
> installed SuSE 10.1.
> Howard Rosen is giving me much assistance in getting started by 
> steering me the tutorials and QnA.
>