The ultimate guide to Linux for Windows users

[ZeroDay]

I came across this from Dedoimedo and thought I'd share here. It's an excellent guide:

I have just realized that there is really no super-comprehensive guide on Windows versus Linux for new users, converts and those curious about migrating from their familiar world of Windows operating systems to the strange new constellation of Linux. Or at least, I have not written one such article yet. But now I have, and this shall be your one stop-shop for all questions on Linux, from here to eternity.

All right, so let's say you are a Windows user, and you have HEARD of Linux. You want to try this new technology, but the quantity of information coming towards you from enthusiastic veterans is simply overwhelming. Let's break it down.

Tasks for today
We have a lot on the agenda. We will begin with several questions and answers on the common differences between the two operating systems. After that, I will discuss the more technical parts. And after that, we will talk about actually installing Linux. The flow may not seem logical at first, but trust me.


Table of Contents

1. What is Linux?
2. What is it good for?
3. Major differences between Windows and Linux
4. Where do I find Linux?
   1. Linux architecture
   2. Linux distribution
   3. What makes these distributions different?
   4. Components of a Linux distribution
   5. Desktop environment
   6. Gnome Desktop Environment
   7. K Desktop Environment
   8. Unity desktop environment
   9. Cinnamon desktop environment
   10. Other desktop environments
5. Linux package managers
   1. Yellowdog Updater, Modified (YUM)
   2. ZYpp (libzypp)
   3. Advanced Packing Tool (APT)
   4. Other package managers
   5. Underlying binary format
6. Linux command line
   1. Popular commands
   2. Top 20 commands & builtins
   3. Filesystem layout
   4. Disk layout
   5. Special devices
7. Let's assemble all together
8. What do we have so far?
   1. Significant complexity
   2. Command line is useful
9. So where do I find Linux?
   1. Major Linux distributions
10. How do I start?
    1. How I install Windows?
    2. How do I install Linux?
    3. How do I use Windows and Linux together?
11. How does Linux work?
    1. Linux boot process
    2. Runlevels
    3. Users
12. Common desktop activities
    1. Getting to know Linux desktops
    2. Common software
    3. Common games
    4. Common tasks
    5. Pimping guides
    6. Additional guides
13. Best Linux resources
14. Serious questions to all readers
15. Updates & user questions
16. Conclusion

Check it out: http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/ultimate-linux-guide-for-windows-users.html

 

[Oxygen]

I might take a look at this later, thanks for sharing it.

 

[Deleted member 178]

@ZeroDay : you ninja me , i was going to post this guide

 

[ZeroDay]

@ZeroDay : you ninja me , i was going to post this guide

Ahh, Sorry Umbra. I came across it by accident, and thought I'd post it before I forgot lol.

 

[Deleted member 178]

I planned to post it but always forgot to do lol lucky you saw it too