Re: [LINUX_Newbies] Linux is awesome

My wife is using Mint and she is a die hard Windows XP user. I put XP in a
VM and she is now able to switch virtual desktops and use Windows for the
few applications that run on Windows and use Mint for the rest. I am quite
proud of her. I would not say that she understands Linux, but she is able to
use her computer in much the same way she used Windows. She did not really
understand Windows if the truth is known, but most Windows users don't
either. They work within their comfort zone and that is it.

I am happy to see that you are enjoying Linux. There are a couple of things
that you could try. One would be to build your own distribution using Linux
From Scratch or use Arch to understand more how it works. You could do it in
a VM using VirtualBox. The second thing would be to join the IRC channels
for Ubuntu (the basis for Mint) and learn from the pros. They are very good
at helping people who want tom learn packaging or anything related to
Ubuntu. Mint also has a couple of IRC channels.
http://www.ubuntu.com/support/community/chat
http://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=152

You could also try listening to podcasts and subscribing to RSS feeds. There
is a ton of information at all levels.

Roy

Using Kubuntu 10.10, 64-bit
Location: Canada

On 3 December 2010 08:13, ironmantis7x <ironmantis7x@yahoo.com> wrote:

>
>
> 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.
>
> 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).
>
> 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).
>
> I am trying had to get my wife to run Linux -- she is still clinging to
> Windows ... bummer ... ;(
>
> 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.
>
> 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.
>
> Thanks for any advise and letting me rave about Linux!!
>
> ironmantis7x
>
>
>

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