IBM Whitepaper: Transitioning from Windows to Linux

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http://www-106.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/library/l-faq/?open&l=252,t=grl,p=LinuxFAQ
Transitioning from Windows to Linux
50-page technical PDF
Excellent information for those learning to install, configure and maintain Linux systems.


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Mark Chapman (mchapman at us.ibm.com)
Technical writer, IBM Corp.
July 2001


  If you're new (or even not so new) to Linux, there are hundreds of questions, problems, and concerns that arise during the learning process, especially when you're coming from the world of Microsoft Windows. This article addresses a number of miscellaneous questions, both the frequently- and rarely-asked questions, and groups them by topic. The focus is on helping Windows users make the transition to Linux, but those converting from other operating systems should find useful information here as well.

View the PDF 
View or print the 50-page technical FAQ, titled "Linux questions and answers".

Topics covered 
Answers are grouped by topic: 

  a.. Installation 
  b.. Migration from Windows 
  c.. Configuration and setup 
  d.. General usage 
  e.. GUI/desktop 
  f.. Command shell 
  g.. Logging in/logging out/shutting down 
  h.. Files and directories 
  i.. Root/user accounts, groups, and permissions 
  j.. Communications 
  k.. Miscellaneous 

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