[Sussex] from a green Linux explorer

[paul jones]

Steve
As someone whom is only a few months ahead of you I can assure you that
it is not as hard as it sounds.
Pop to the local library and read a few of the linux books there. there
is a good selection at Horsham.

I bought an Ubuntu linux book, adamant that this was the distro I would
use. Having read the book and switched I decided I hated Ubuntu and gave
up.
I switched to PCLinuxOS under Gnome (linux have two main interfaces, KDE
and Gnome) which I find quite windows like.
Unfortunately I have not found a PCLinuxOS book yet. But it is great.
Linux was the first of my PCs to connect to my wireless network and
allow sharing without me pulling my hair out.

Bear in mind that there are several distributions to choose from and
each one has something to recommend it.
My biggest dissapointment (as with you) are printers but more because
there is no linux driver offered by many manufacturers.

I have thoroughly enjoyed using Linux and there is so much that it
allows you to do for no extra cost. The package manager allows you to
install software and to browse before you install and get an idea of
what you are looking for.
Stay with it and I am sure you will find it very useful. If there is
anything you need specific help with I m sure this forum will be most
helpful. If you need a windows perspective I am always happy to try and
help but can't promise anything.




<-----Original Message-----> 
>From: Steve Redshaw [sr at steveredshaw.idps.co.uk]
>Sent: 6/27/2008 9:25:22 AM
>To: sussex at mailman.lug.org.uk
>Cc: steve.dobson at syscall.org.uk
>Subject: Re: [Sussex] from a green Linux explorer
>
>hi there,
>
>
>I have just joined this group and have read with interest some of the
email
>discussions, I am looking for advice and guidance on using Linux OS
>
>
>having become increasingly frustrated with Windows, I am taking the
plunge and
>starting to use Linux, as a computer user I must add, I am not
technically
>minded or interested in delving into how the OS works
>
>I started with Freespire, but there are several issues like printing
via my
>print server, getting the computer to record sound from the sound card,
which
>work fine with Windows, but seem to be complicated to get working under
Linux,
>the support I have sought, through searching user manuals, online
documentation
>and posting to forums has been very thin and inconclusive
>
>
>next up is Mandriva Spring 2008, not yet installed, but I have the DVD!
>
>but my journey so far has thrown up several frustrations - is it worth
me
>continuing with setting up Linux? I have no knowledge yet of commands,
which you
>seem to need to get programs installed and working under Linux, and I
haven't
>been able to find a simple introduction, everything I've read so far is
too
>technical and way above my head - how can I get aquainted with working
Linux as
>an alternative to Windows?
>
>
>thanks in anticipation of help and advice,
>
>Steve Redshaw 


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