Hi,

I'm new to linux.. Or at least I feel that way...

I can download a distro like ubuntu, slax, DSL, fedora, SUSE, or puppy, install that distro on a HD or USB (using unetbootin)....

I can use the supplied package mangers... Go on the internet...

I can use some basic commands at the command line.. ls , man -k , info , uname , whoami , w , ...

If I didn't know anything about computers this may seem like a a lot, but for me it's nothing significant....
I use Puppy on a USB to gain internet access on some else's computer when not at home.

I use ubuntu CE on one desktop to go on the internet because my wife likes the theme, and I use a slax live CD because it has Duke Nukem on it...

Puppy, Ubuntu, and Slax seem to be the best for me and are my favorites, but I can't do much yet..


OK, so now what next ... Where do I go from here?? I really want to learn and be a linux pro as a computer hobby, maybe even get a job doing it someday because I like computers..

My facebook account is facebook.com/jdonnarumma

I post a lot of links to things that interest me about computers like command line tricks or news for linux and windows xp & 7...

I'd like to have facebook friends who do the same or who are interested in the same to share "cool learning stuff"


John

Hi John,

Since you've got the basics of Linux taken care of (installation, basic terminal usage) the next clear direction would be to configure the various services that are available and what Linux is traditionally used for.

The services include, but are not limited to, Apache (web server), MySQL (database), ProFTPD (FTP server), etc..

These are good services to start with, and for the more complicated ones like Bind (DNS server), Sendmail (mail server) and so on..

A Linux administration job would usually involve installing/configuring these services.

I'm more of a Linux hacker (been using it since about '95 and mainly a Kernel/driver developer) and a SW Engineer by trade..

~ Ashwin