Sites for a NEWBIE to learn linux

2 days into Redhat - need help finding widows "type" programs

[coosblues]

I've only been using Linux two days now. I'm still a bit overwhelmed (haven't even entered a command prompt yet). Anyone know of an .iso or other program to help me get started. I really need some sort of html editor. Thanks

[bakedjake]

This is one of my favorite sites that I give to clients who are new to Linux/BSD:

[linuxshop.ru...]

It should help you greatly in your search for software.

[coosblues]

Thanks so much for that info. Looks like just the place I need to start - Cheers

[brakthepoet]

coosblues,

I started with Linux recently, too, and I remember those first few shakey days trying to get things to work. Once you've found your way around, be sure to learn how to use the bash shell. It's very powerful and sometimes the best way to work. I found Linuxcommand.org to be very helpful with the shell. Librenix.com links to a lot of articles on new software and also helpful tutorials. I've found several gems there.

IBM also offers some excellent tutorials through their developerWorks section.
(http://www-106.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/) It does require registration, but that's what those throwaway email addresses are for, right?

Of course, Webmasterworld is also full of Linux info, and I've found the folks here to be very helpful. Hope you're enjoying your Linux experiences so far.

[Chigger]

I love the tips at [linuxnovice.org...]

[danny]

pico is probably a good text-editor to start with, though if you're going to get into *nix seriously you'll want to learn vi or emacs at some point.

If you run KDE or GNOME you'll get a desktop which may make you more comfortable, but I recommend trying to use the machine in console mode sometimes just for the experience.