Posted on 01/24/2014 6:48:04 AM PST by ShadowAce
Most of the time when I write articles on this blog I will have planned them out and worked out when and how I will publish them. (I know some of you might be thinking "Really?").
Occasionally though a nugget drops straight into your inbox and you really don't need to put much thought into it at all. Today is one of those days.
Earlier this week I received an email containing a link to a very interesting video, from Steve Barth, who produces videos for CBT Nuggets.
The video linked below is split into two main sections.
In the first part there is an overview of what Linux actually is, from Shawn Powers, who is a trainer for CBT Nuggets.
The second part of the video has 10 points which give an overview of the things that make up a Linux based operating system and how best to try it out.
It really is an overview but a good place to start.
After you have watched the video check out these links for more help:
If a large PC OEM like HP or Dell provided a fully-functional laptop or desktop with Ubuntu Linux, would you buy it? Is the promise of technical support with a product a lynchpin for purchase?
Most people who buy a machine with Windows don’t ever call MS tech support. They call a tech-savvy family member or take the computer to a computer repair shop. Just because there’s no “mainstream” phone tree to call for Linux tech support doesn’t mean the product is inferior to any other.
Microsoft’s been compiling a library of drivers since the 90s and it’s included in almost every distribution of Windows. Why support old crap?
Bfl
My stuff ain’t old though...it’s always within 2 years of release. But the biggest issue is with the latest and greatest.
my wireless router is unfortunately not on the ndiswrapper list
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