[Ilugc] Learning Linux

[Shakthi Kannan]

Hi,

> > Some of persons I knew in
> > the hardware ( those who give supply
> > to our office ) were not supportive of
> > Linux and frighten me !

I bet they don't have the technical background or the
expertise. 

By evading with excuses, they are trying to avoid the
technical stuff :)

I would love to start an argument with them,
face-to-face.

> > I read that Mandrake or Suse is
> > most suitable for Desktops.
> > If so where I can get a Box of it
> > and at what price?

Bookmark this site:
http://www.chennailug.org/wiki/CDs_for_Grab

> > Whether we can learn linux directly
> > from the home system itself?

Sure.

> > Whether Star office will also be included

I use OpenOffice to do all my documentation, and
presentations.

If I were you, I would do the following:

1. Use Knoppix LiveCD (that runs on the RAM) and get
used to the interface.

2. Try the different applications and software
packages. 

You can then partition your hard disk or get another
hard disk and then install GNU/Linux to hard disk.
Depending on where you stay, someone might may be able
to help you or you can simply ask for help in this
mailing list.

Have fun,

K Shakthi

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