any suggestions

meetme · 01-25-2005, 03:56 AM

hi,
i had red hat 9 before [however i didnt use it much] but for some reasons i formatted my hard disk ,
please suggest if i should go for the same version again also suggest me some book or a link where i can begin[i mean it] learnming it i prefer list of commands n their use along with analogoies with windows

Skie · 01-25-2005, 07:01 PM

I would suggest using Fedora, SUSE or Mandrake. RedHat 9 is old and outdated. Fedora is the replacement. You could easily find a book on Fedora at any larger book store or even online at Amazon.com or BN.com. Also, check your local computer stores and see if they have any Linux magazines. The ones I would recommend are Linux Magazine (The US based one, not the UK based one), Linux Journal or Linux Format (UK based but imported to the US).

meetme · 01-29-2005, 09:45 AM

hey thanks for answering,

i am currently involved in doing some project in micro controllers n would invole a little software using gcc,
but again i am short of time,would u please suggest something that gives LIST OF COMMANDS N THEIR USE because then that becomes simple n fast way to atleast start off witth my work

thanks again for reply

Skie · 01-29-2005, 10:09 AM

A good online guide to the various linux commands can be found at http://www.linuxcommand.org. The commands are organized nicely and you should be able to find what you're looking for.

charles@pcfix · 01-29-2005, 10:30 PM

I would have to disagree that Red Hat 9 is old and outdated. It is just not suported by Red Hat any longer. The strength of linux is the command line, not the pretty gui stuff. I have my web server/mailserver running on RH9 and the last time i looked at the uptime it was well over 200 days. Don't get me wrong I'm not taking anything away from Fedora Core or any other distro. I'm just standing up for my favorite :). I have Fedora Core 2 on one of my machines as a dual boot with XP, It has never given me any problems. l
I would pick one, learn it and learn to love it.

batty_professor · 01-29-2005, 10:50 PM

While I can't argue with the success of any Linux distro using the CLI. I have to cheer when any windoze user defects to a Linux distribution. Like it or not this requires some level of "desktop user-friendly" GUI based system applications. I've been a linux user for going on 2 years, and it's thanks to the availability of GUI's. I can do some things using the CLI applications but I only do it when the need arises. And I like to think that using those GUI applications helps show my appreciation for the hard work of those developers who worked so diligently over the years. Sure those older distro's are still useful in many ways, but if someone is going to do a new install, why shouldn't they get the fresher distro with support for newer hardware, processors, etc? And if they're happy with it, they should crow about it! And donations to the cause are always welcome too!

charles@pcfix · 01-29-2005, 10:57 PM

Very well said sir......

Skie · 02-02-2005, 05:59 PM

Charles, I understand what you're saying and yes, RH9 is a good system. However, the lack of official support from RH, in terms of updates, security fixes, etc, can be an issue. Not everyone knows how to update a system by hand. Especially new users who are converting from Windows. Fedora also supports newer hardware right out of the box whereas with RH9, you'd have to find the drivers and configure that hardware yourself.

For new users and beginners, it's always best to start with the latest. Once you become more comfortable and more knowledgeable, then there's no problem with experimenting or proving to yourself that you can do it the hard way.

01-25-2005, 03:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
meetme Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 18 OS: 98,xp,redhat linux 9	any suggestions hi, i had red hat 9 before [however i didnt use it much] but for some reasons i formatted my hard disk , please suggest if i should go for the same version again also suggest me some book or a link where i can begin[i mean it] learnming it i prefer list of commands n their use along with analogoies with windows

01-25-2005, 07:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Skie Manager, Alternative Comp Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 2,194 OS: Gentoo Linux, CentOS, OS X My System	I would suggest using Fedora, SUSE or Mandrake. RedHat 9 is old and outdated. Fedora is the replacement. You could easily find a book on Fedora at any larger book store or even online at Amazon.com or BN.com. Also, check your local computer stores and see if they have any Linux magazines. The ones I would recommend are Linux Magazine (The US based one, not the UK based one), Linux Journal or Linux Format (UK based but imported to the US). __________________

01-29-2005, 09:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
meetme Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 18 OS: 98,xp,redhat linux 9	more help please hey thanks for answering, i am currently involved in doing some project in micro controllers n would invole a little software using gcc, but again i am short of time,would u please suggest something that gives LIST OF COMMANDS N THEIR USE because then that becomes simple n fast way to atleast start off witth my work thanks again for reply

01-29-2005, 10:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
Skie Manager, Alternative Comp Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 2,194 OS: Gentoo Linux, CentOS, OS X My System	A good online guide to the various linux commands can be found at http://www.linuxcommand.org. The commands are organized nicely and you should be able to find what you're looking for. __________________

01-29-2005, 10:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
charles@pcfix Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 11 OS: XP/RedHat9.0/FedoraCore2/	I would have to disagree that Red Hat 9 is old and outdated. It is just not suported by Red Hat any longer. The strength of linux is the command line, not the pretty gui stuff. I have my web server/mailserver running on RH9 and the last time i looked at the uptime it was well over 200 days. Don't get me wrong I'm not taking anything away from Fedora Core or any other distro. I'm just standing up for my favorite :). I have Fedora Core 2 on one of my machines as a dual boot with XP, It has never given me any problems. l I would pick one, learn it and learn to love it. __________________ If your not sure....rtfm PEBKAC! SELECT * FROM users WHERE clue > 0 0 rows returned.... Got Root???? Visit my site... http://www.pc-fix.info

01-29-2005, 10:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,608 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	While I can't argue with the success of any Linux distro using the CLI. I have to cheer when any windoze user defects to a Linux distribution. Like it or not this requires some level of "desktop user-friendly" GUI based system applications. I've been a linux user for going on 2 years, and it's thanks to the availability of GUI's. I can do some things using the CLI applications but I only do it when the need arises. And I like to think that using those GUI applications helps show my appreciation for the hard work of those developers who worked so diligently over the years. Sure those older distro's are still useful in many ways, but if someone is going to do a new install, why shouldn't they get the fresher distro with support for newer hardware, processors, etc? And if they're happy with it, they should crow about it! And donations to the cause are always welcome too! __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458

01-29-2005, 10:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
charles@pcfix Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 11 OS: XP/RedHat9.0/FedoraCore2/	Very well said sir...... __________________ If your not sure....rtfm PEBKAC! SELECT * FROM users WHERE clue > 0 0 rows returned.... Got Root???? Visit my site... http://www.pc-fix.info

02-02-2005, 05:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Skie Manager, Alternative Comp Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 2,194 OS: Gentoo Linux, CentOS, OS X My System	Charles, I understand what you're saying and yes, RH9 is a good system. However, the lack of official support from RH, in terms of updates, security fixes, etc, can be an issue. Not everyone knows how to update a system by hand. Especially new users who are converting from Windows. Fedora also supports newer hardware right out of the box whereas with RH9, you'd have to find the drivers and configure that hardware yourself. For new users and beginners, it's always best to start with the latest. Once you become more comfortable and more knowledgeable, then there's no problem with experimenting or proving to yourself that you can do it the hard way. __________________