[Novalug] Linux beginner project

Jay Hart jhart@kevla.org
Sat Jul 19 13:47:33 EDT 2008


i have found www.howtoforge.org a great place to find how-tos on many
different subject.

Jay

> So, to begin with, how do you download LAMP?
>
> I saw it sitting in the Ubuntu Server Edition, but I didn't click on
> it because I didn't know what it was. So, 'apt-get install LAMP' is
> the next step, but this doesn't do it.
>
> It's a good suggestion, but some detailed guidance is really
> appreciated, by noobs and not-so-noobs alike. And, it gives you a
> chance to show how much you have learned since your noob days.
>
> Nino
>
>
> Norman Bird wrote:
>> Do what I did. LAMP. LAMP is big. it introduces you to linux, apache,
>> mysql, php. mysql and php introduces you to a new concept , ...stop
>> being a consumer. everything microsoft$$ sells you is available free.
>> mysql will do everything you could possible need unless youre some kinda
>> pro, then you pass the fee to your consumers. otherwise setup a
>> fileserver and a webserver, create a website for your wife for free run
>> it on the server on your house, why pay a host? she can put her work
>> with watermark for her clients to see. they can chosse their selections
>> and pay over the web on a dynamic website , backed by php and mysql ,
>> that you created. and your wife will think youre some kind a computer
>> god. :-)
>>
>> just an idea. peace out.
>>
>> On Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 9:32 AM, Greg and Rebekah Wehner
>> <grjwehner@mac.com <mailto:grjwehner@mac.com>> wrote:
>>
>>     I've received a lot of good advice to my noob request, thank you all.
>>     One of the most basic suggestions was "what do you need to do? Learn
>>     that and grow ;) ".
>>     I have no pressing needs for Linux - I just really enjoy learning.
>>      So a question back to you would be:
>>
>>     "What is a good beginner project for a user looking for hands on
>>     experience with Linux?"
>>
>>     I realize this question requires something to work with so I will
>>     provide the following:
>>     I have 3 comps - 1 Debian Etch, 1 SuSE9 (for my intro to Linux
>>     class) and 1 Mac with OS X Tiger.
>>     All comps are on a single router in my home network.  I have cable
>>     internet.
>>     I have intermediate knowledge of SQL (with MS SQL Server, not MySQL)
>>     so I could go down that road.
>>     Only "coding" i have experience with is VBA.
>>     My wife is an amateur photographer, so that may be a source of projects
>>
>>     I guess I am looking for something that provides a basic
>>     introduction to a minimum of core programs/languages.
>>
>>     I am interested in your feedback - thanks!
>>
>>     Greg Wehner
>>
>>
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