Re: Where to start: hardware and reading material

Most modern laptops/netbooks works fairly well with Linux (or can be 
*rooted* into submission).

My advise would be:
* Hook up with your local LUG
* Install & make use of WebMin to ease the initial pains (i.e. getting 
some stuff done while you're learning the ropes) - but don't fear the 
CLI (`man` is your friend)
* At the risk of initiating a flame-war, I'd advise you run with Ubuntu 
as a distro initially - it's fairly forgiving. The Mint variant is nice 
& shiny & works very well
* As for books, I'd advise making use of the Idiot's or Dummy's guides 
for a quick introduction, then pretty-much all of the O'Reilly books are 
fantastic - the LPI in a nutshell is fantastic!
* If you don't mind online resources, then you could also look at 
ubuntu-manual.org & ubuntuguide.org
* Make use of your LUG's list (such as this one) & IRC (freenode) & 
UbuntuForums for your other needs

Hope this helps
Happy dabbling :)

- J

On 11/10/7 14:54 , BigNosed UglyGuy wrote:
> Hi to all
>
> I'm a Linux beginner.  Have dabbled a little with trying on my eeepc
> 701, I'd like to pick up a cheap laptop so I can delve deeper on a
> larger machine. So I have two requests for suggestions:
>
> Are there any laptops that are easier for a newbie to play around with
> and get conversant with the basics (i.e. without major config
> /hardware issues to overcome)?
>
> With so much to look at online, what are the best sites and books to
> help me learn more?
>
> Sorry if I'm the Xth person to ask this so far this month - couldn't
> see a similar thread in the last few months so thought I'd ask for
> help! All suggestions appreciated.
>
> Buzz

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