--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, "ironmantis7x" <ironmantis7x@...> wrote:
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> I just wanted to let everyone know that I am enjoying my migration from Windows to Linux! I am currently running Linux Mint 9 on an Asus ul20A laptop. I found that this distro is very friendly and easy to use. Updates are a snap and the interface is fast and friendly.
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> I have used A few distros in the past (Mandriva, SuSe, and Kubuntu/Ubuntu). I decided that mint is the best for me (it is a lot like Kubuntu/Ubuntu to me as they are all built on Debian).
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> I am also studying for the Linux+ certification exam (decided to push it off a few months ago as I wanted to get more into linux and also there is a new Linux+ certification exam as well).
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> I am trying had to get my wife to run Linux -- she is still clinging to Windows ... bummer ... ;(
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> I am learning c# using monodevelop on Linux and I have not been disappointed yet!! Linux is VERY stable as an OS and powerful. I am getting more and more into the CLI -- which I think is essential to Linux. I also have a desktop tower at home that is running Linux Mint 9 as well.
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> Does anyone out there have any advice for me on my journey as I continue to get more and more into Linux? Right now I am more of a power user than an admin -- but I want to get to the point where I am very good at the admin stuff with Linux.
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> Thanks for any advise and letting me rave about Linux!!
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> ironmantis7x
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Mint is awfully green. If you really want to learn Linux then I suggest you run an unfriendly distribution. I've heard a lot of good things about Arch lately. It is inspired by Slackware, a distro notorious for being choosy about who its friends are.
Then there is Gentoo and LFS too for the completely deranged.
To me friendly all too often turns into condescending, or even hennish.
Paul
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