How to learn linux faster

[RIZ618]

Hi Folks.........
I m new to linux and i want to know wht would be the right way to learn linux...............
Thanks

[netstrider]

Get a distribution, Ubuntu/Kubuntu, SuSE, PCLinuxOS etc. to start off with, they are real easy and the best way of learning is trying it out yourself. You might also check your area for Linux courses etc, but no one can really 'teach' you how to work Linux because each one of us uses it differently. Also, when you've played around you'll see what you like and what not and from there can choose the right distribution for you.

Certain things have to be done first and as a first step >> get yourself and easy distribution to start off with You might encounter problems (as do all new people to linux, including myself, but that way you learn and fix them.

[daark.child]

The best way to learn is to use Linux a lot. Experiment with things and read books such as RUTE.

[RIZ618]

I completely agree with u netsder... could u help me how to start up with the shell scripts :0

[pavlo_7]

Before you can do shell scripts you need to learn directory structures, commands, where
files are located, etc. So, you will first need to become comfortable with working in CLI (command line interface). Try not to use GUI (graphic user interface). Do configurations from command line (just google for examples or ask on forums). Do not be affraid of command line, it's not that difficult, and it's much more powerful than GUI. Try to notice first, and then understand the logic behind everything you do in CLI. It's going to be hard in the beginning, but if you push it to the limits, you will get it. Then it will be easy and you will enjoy working in Linux.

Good luck!

[RIZ618]

Thanks for your help Pavlo..................i think you are right i should do tht first.

[RIZ618]

what do u think,, what sort of configurations can i do from command line... i just need some examples so tht i understand how powerful command line is. and i have one more question??

right now i m working on ubuntu and ubuntu is not working up to date ,more over when i installed ubuntu i dint make use of proper partitioning like i did not use different partition for root,swap and home. which i think i should have done.
Now i want to first remove ubuntu entirely and then install it again. But the thing is i cant c any partitions from my windows Xp OS. So where did the partitions i created using gparted go during ubuntu installation?? and how do i remove it entirely...
Thanks for your help,
I really appreciate it,,,,,

[RIZ618]

Hi thanks for your help,
Now right now i m working on ubuntu and ubuntu is not working up to date ,more over when i installed ubuntu i dint make use of proper partitioning like i did not use different partition for root,swap and home. which i think i should have done.
Now i want to first remove ubuntu entirely and then install it again. But the thing is i cant c any partitions from my windows Xp OS. So where did the partitions i created using gparted go during ubuntu installation?? and how do i remove it entirely...
Thanks for your help,
I really appreciate it,,,,,

[antidrugue]

i dint make use of proper partitioning like i did not use different partition for root,swap and home. which i think i should have done.

That's not necessary, the default partitioning scheme is OK.

Now i want to first remove ubuntu entirely and then install it again. But the thing is i cant c any partitions from my windows Xp OS. So where did the partitions i created using gparted go during ubuntu installation?? and how do i

Windows cannot see anything but FAT and NTFS filesystem.

You can simply install Ubuntu over your first installation, so you don't have to remove anything, just install it over.

[RIZ618]

My actual problem is i want to create seperate partitions for root, home and swap which i dint do priorly, so how m i suppose to do.???
installing over existing one would help??