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**capitalist_junkie** · Jun 24, 2006, 01:46pm

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I'm interested in working with Linux or Unix, but I'm kind of technologically hopeless. So I was hoping some people here could help me out.

Specifically, what is the difference between linux and unix?

Also, how can I install linux on my computer? How does it work? How can I keep it from clashing with the Windows OS that is already installed on my computer?

And despite the fact that I hate most Mac products, I use iTunes (in conjunction with my iPod). Will iTunes work in Linux, or is that a hopeless case? Will I have to back-up and reinstall all my various files and such if I install Linux?

Sorry for all the questions. I'm just a bit of a confused case and looking for a crash course, if possible.

Jun 24, 2006, 01:46pm	Linux/Unix Tutorial
capitalist_junkie Member Posts: 50 Karma:	As I mentioned in an earlier post, I'm interested in working with Linux or Unix, but I'm kind of technologically hopeless. So I was hoping some people here could help me out. Specifically, what is the difference between linux and unix? Also, how can I install linux on my computer? How does it work? How can I keep it from clashing with the Windows OS that is already installed on my computer? And despite the fact that I hate most Mac products, I use iTunes (in conjunction with my iPod). Will iTunes work in Linux, or is that a hopeless case? Will I have to back-up and reinstall all my various files and such if I install Linux? Sorry for all the questions. I'm just a bit of a confused case and looking for a crash course, if possible.