Unix/linux

[indiansoil]

What do the followings mean and what are their functions?

1. Checksums
2. Failsafe Mode at the OS Selection Screen/Welcome Screen

Well, I have learnt the basic commands which run under UNIX/LINUX Console System. Now, what should I learn next? Could anybody explain me a step-by-step approach to master UNIX/LINUX? And what can I do with Shell Script?

I am using Mandrake version of Linux.

Thanks!

[oz]

Check this article for a description of checksum. For our purposes, it's basically a method to make sure that a file is not corrupted, or has been tampered with.

The failsafe mode is for loading a minimal set of drivers so that you can make any needed repairs to a broken system.

Glad you are having fun with Linux.

[netstrider]

I wouldn't say there's a specific way to master GNU/Linux.

Firstly it would depend on what your goals are, what you intend to achieve with your system and what your definition of "master linux" is.

I think most on these forums would agree that plainly tampering around with the system is best. If you encounter a problem try solving it. If you can't solve it try finding the solution on the internet and finally, if you can't find the solution, or have a problem in fixing it altogether ask about it. That's the way we all learn.

Good luck

[Manchunian]

Be curious. Ask yourself "What will happen if..." then try! Sometimes you'll break the system, but if you've got an external drive and you've backed everything up it doesn't matter. Accompanied with a 'theoretical' approach (ie following a tutorial) you'll soon learn.
Install lots of different distros. Don't get comfortable with one too soon until you've tried at least a handful of others.
Above all, take each problem as a learning opportunity and never dispair! When don't have any more problems and you've settled on your distribution, try to help others. It's amazing how much you can learn from other people's difficulties - and what's more you're giving back to the Linux community. That's Linux spirit: be helped, learn, help others, learn some more.

Good luck.

[indiansoil]

Hi,


I am really glad to know that you guys are so much interested in giving out a helping hand whenever someone is in need for it.

I liked the idea of "Linux Spirit" which, without any question, really makes a sense!

Well, I have already tried the Checksum thing. Actually I have got a small program called FSJSetup which I use to split large files and then rejoin them. It has this Checksum utility. I tired it. It gave some serials or numbers. I was just wondering what those serials called signatures meant?

So, now my question is: What are signatures? What are their functions? I think they have to do something with the verions or verifications of software.

Any ways, thanks a lot!

[indiansoil]

Hi,


Thanks for the link to this great web site which has got lots of resources for learning Linux and its Shell Commands and Scripts.

Regards,
Dev.


LinuxCommand.org: Learn the Linux command line. Write shell scripts.

I wouldn't say there's a specific way to master GNU/Linux.

Firstly it would depend on what your goals are, what you intend to achieve with your system and what your definition of "master linux" is.

I think most on these forums would agree that plainly tampering around with the system is best. If you encounter a problem try solving it. If you can't solve it try finding the solution on the internet and finally, if you can't find the solution, or have a problem in fixing it altogether ask about it. That's the way we all learn.

Good luck

[oz]

Hi,


Thanks for the link to this great web site which has got lots of resources for learning Linux and its Shell Commands and Scripts.

Regards,
Dev.


LinuxCommand.org: Learn the Linux command line. Write shell scripts.

Yeah, LinuxCommand.org is a great site for learning command line Linux. I routinely send new Linux users there.

Glad you found it!

[indiansoil]

Hi Ozar,


Have you got some more useful resources for learning UNIX / LINUX Shell Script and prgramming for LINUX?

Thanks again!

Yeah, LinuxCommand.org is a great site for learning command line Linux. I routinely send new Linux users there.

Glad you found it!

[oz]

Hi Ozar,


Have you got some more useful resources for learning UNIX / LINUX Shell Script and prgramming for LINUX?

Thanks again!

Yes, I do... try these links:

The Linux Cookbook: Tips and Techniques for Everyday Use - Table of Contents

The Linux Documentation Project: Guides

http://rute.2038bug.com/index.html.gz

68 Linux Related Free E-books | LinuxHaxor.net

[indiansoil]

Hi Ozar!


Thanks a lot!

Yes, I do... try these links:

The Linux Cookbook: Tips and Techniques for Everyday Use - Table of Contents

The Linux Documentation Project: Guides

http://rute.2038bug.com/index.html.gz

68 Linux Related Free E-books | LinuxHaxor.net