[LBo] Install

[Joseph O Dailigh]

Is there a bootable from disk version of Linux? If so where would I find it?

On 11/30/06, Stefan Waidele <Stefan at waidele.info> wrote:
>
> Hi Joseph,
>
> welcome to LBo.
>
> Joseph O Dailigh schrieb:
> > Hi, my name is Joseph and I'm new to Linux and kinda new to IT in
> general.
> > My current job description is " Data center technician". Starting Monday
> I
> > will be moving departments to work with the Server Admin's. Pretty
> > stressfull times as I have to learn Linux/Unix within 2-3 weeks.
>
> Well, you have quite something to do ;)
>
> There are some pages on LBo that I would recommend as a start:
> http://linuxbasics.org/tutorials/pre/start
>
> then download and install Linux on a seperate PC or inside a virtual
> machine. Since you are in a hurry, you don't want to waste time to
> figure out dual-boot...
>
> Then read these:
> http://linuxbasics.org/tutorials/using/working_with_plain_text_files
> http://linuxbasics.org/tutorials/using/quick_command_list
> http://linuxbasics.org/tutorials/advanced/networking/lanremote
> http://linuxbasics.org/tutorials/advanced/networking/samba
>
> Once you are through with these, grab the LBook
> http://linuxbasics.org/course/book/index
> and work through it, sitting at your new linux-box. Don't wait for us,
> we will not finish in two weeks.
>
> So, if you put in the weekend, you will be a linux-whiz by monday :)
>
> > [...]
> > Also, I
> > do have an old Dell PC (2000) that I would like to install Linux on but
> am
> > not sure how! I was told VMWare is good but wouldlike to try a new
> install
> > by myself!
>
> While old PCs often serve as linux-testbeds, I don't recommend them to
> new users if they are too old. If you would not run Windows 2000 on
> them, don't install Linux (unless you already know what you are doing).
>
> Take that brand-new and shiny Windows-PC you have, install vmware on it
> and create a virtual PC for your first Linux. It will probably be better
> than that ancient box that sits in the attic... :)
>
> ...my advice has no basis more reliable than my own meandering
> experience...But trust me on the sunscreen[1] :)
>
> Stefan
>
> [1]: http://colleenscorner.com/Poetry4.html
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