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Originally Posted by capitalist_junkie
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?
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One tip that I didn't see elsewhere in this thread is to create a FAT32 partition for data. You should be able to read the contents of that partition from both Linux and Windows, so you can share data between the two OSes. I know they're working on read/write access to NTFS from linux, but last I heard it wasn't finished yet.
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Originally Posted by capitalist_junkie
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?
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You can use gtkpod to manage your ipod from linux.
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Originally Posted by capitalist_junkie
Sorry for all the questions. I'm just a bit of a confused case and looking for a crash course, if possible.
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I'd highly recommend the following 2 books (both from No Starch Press) for anyone serious about getting started w/ Linux.
The Linux Cookbook, Second Edition.
How Linux Works.
The Cookbook is mostly about command line stuff, and how linux works is about the nuts and bolts of linux systems. If you get a firm grip on these, you'll be much more able to read and understand resources about Linux from the internet.
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Liz
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