Linux and Free Software :: Help newbie

Hey this is my second post. I'll just start by saying I'm not just an idiot that found linux. I've just been babied by microsoft. I'm look ing for a tutorial on the basics of linux more exactly DS. i used dos at one point in time but i can't get the hang of the linux thing. well i can't even think of what it's called right now. but I really need something to help me get started. like i said I'm not stupid about computers.I have an A+ certification and placed third in state in computer science.... I'm just a poor microsoft sell-out who wants to learn something different. well thax in advance for your help. oh and before i forget what is the difference in DSL abd Embedded DSL?

Since you already have your A+, you should check out the Linux+ study guide by Roderick W. Smith. That would likely answer most of your questions. DSL is a pretty traditional Debian/Knoppix based Linux distribution with the emphasis on small. Embedded means you can run it within another OS. , like Wyndowz.

tldp.org is a good place to start

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