Getting Started with Linux
This page tries to give you an idea of the first steps to be taken when they want to install Linux on your computer. Before you continue reading, page by pasate Distribuciones "LiveCD" for this test server and Linux without having to install or replace your system. If after you decide to try it, read this document
A major problem for those who want to start using Linux, is that they have no very clear that is what they need and what steps should follow to install and configure the operating system. A few years ago the process of installing and configuring a Linux system was a bit complicated for users without knowledge and that they wanted to press a button and the thing works. This has changed a lot in recent times and almost all distributions come with a program installation and configuration of the system very easy to use for users with basic computer skills.
Here you will not find solution to all your problems, but it is a good starting point for making contact with Linux. Try to explain as detailed as possible, the steps for you to become a user of this wonderful operating system. I hope you and helps you get the information they were seeking.
The first thing is to be clear on one thing: What is Linux and that this system has features. In the section on Linux 'you can find information about it.
Those willing to install Linux, then you know a little more about this system? Think you install it worth? If so read on. Only comentarte that from the outset, Unix / Linux has been used in universities and scientific communities and the legacy can be seen sometimes. To do certain things with the system have to know how it works, and the option of pressing a button without needing to know what is happening, sometimes it does not exist. But as mentioned earlier, this has changed radically in recent years.
Once we know what is essential about the operating system we are going to install is a good idea to verify that the hardware that we have this support Linux. Most of the problems in installation of the system because we have the hardware, which can not be supported or need treatment "special" to operate. A document with information in English about the hardware supported in Linux but you have not updated. Most distributions have documentation about what they support.
The possibility that the hardware you have not supported this is remote. To assume that this further supported. If not, seek help in the section 'Documentation' in the forums or the server.
A good idea to install Linux for the first time, make a distribution. Information on the different distributions can be installed in the section 'Distribution' of this server.
Because you know it is and where to get a distribution, you must decide for one. I will not say which one is better than another, that is a question of taste. I can give you advice, Suse and Ubuntu distributions are very good for users who do not want to complicate their lives without losing the power and versatility of Linux.
I use at work and Redhat SuSE / Ubuntu at home and I'm very happy with them, both personal and professional instalacioó processes are simple, clear manuals and operate smoothly. But again, everything is a question of taste and quality of the distributions is generally high.
Well, it is assumed that you have chosen a distribution. Depending on the distribution you've chosen, this will come with an installation manual. You should read this manual before you start.
Did you read the manual? You have a small idea of what you expected? Before starting the installation, sit down and plan a little what you do.
You install Linux as the only operating system on your computer? If so, easy installation. If not, if you have multiple operating systems installed by subsections pasate HOWTO document in the section 'Documentation'. There are several documents that explain how to install / run multiple operating systems on your computer with Linux.
You have everything planned? Operating system that you install? Where? How do?
Have technical information to your handheld computer? (graphics card, monitor, ...)
Still willing to install Linux? If so, go ahead and good luck.
Follow the instructions in the installation manual. You should have no problem to install Linux, provided that your hardware is supported. It is in the planning process and any subsequent adjustments to the installation, which may need more help.
Once you've finished installing the system and boot without problems, a number of steps that should follow. Depending on the distribution you have installed, some of these steps and have done in the installation process and there are graphical programs that simplify this much:
* Open a user account to use the system. The user "root" only be used for tasks of Management System
* Running the X-window system windows. Much more comfortable on the mode chart in text mode, no?
* Configure your Internet connection.
* Install programs that do not come with the distribution
Well, welcome to the world of Linux. And you only learn about this system is, how it works, how to use it, you can do with it, etc, etc. Almost nothing.
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