Newbie want to become an expert!

[arodlinux]

Hi everyone,

I need some advice. When it comes to Linux I am a newbie, I have installed different distro on my computer and setup a small network; however I would like to be able to put together my “own” distro, work at the kernel level, creating applications ... What programming languages should I learn, what else should I do? I don't mind reading a lot ( I'm not looking for shortcuts), I just want to be an “expert”.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
arodlinux

[x1a4]

Hi, Welcome to the forums.

The kernel and many supporting applications are written using C, so that's the first language you should learn. You also need to learn shell scripting--use the Z Shell. C++ is another language you must learn, especially if you want to create/modify GUIs.

A good book on C is The GNU C Programming Tutorial and A Book on C

For C++: GNU C++ for Linux

For shell scripting: From Bash to Z Shell: Conquering the Command Line

You of course need the compilers (and applicable libraries) and learn how to use them, so getting and learning about the GNU Compiler Collection is a must.

You may also be interested in Linux From Scratch which is a step-by-step guide on creating your own Linux distribution.

[arodlinux]

Hello,

Thanks for you fast response. This is all the I need and I am getting down to business immediately. Once again thank you.

[selvakumarcbe]

[QUOTE=arodlinux;573891]Hello,


can I install LOTUS in RedHat linux EL4

[arodlinux]

HI

Go to Lotus Notes: Covering today's Lotus Notes and Domino topics and look for "Running Lotus Notes Domino on Linux" where you will find a step bby step guide on how to do it.

[Tsarevich]

As far as practicing these languages is concerned, remember one advice,

"Practise makes perfect but no one is perfect, then why practise?"