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Top Forums UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers UNIX Basics Post 17998 by paulSF on Thursday 21st of March 2002 09:28:06 PM
Old 03-21-2002
Question UNIX Basics
I want to learn UNIX, but I have a few questions. If anybody could help me out I'd greatly appreciate it.

First, I've decided I'm going to use Red Hat Linux and I've been told the only difference between 7.2 and the Professional (besides the price), is the tech support that you'll receive. Is that true? And what about downloading it for free? What would I be paying for if I can download it for free? Is there a difference? Is it the same os?

Also, I have Windows 2000 Pro on my machine. I was hoping to dual boot between 2000 Pro and Linux. I've been told it's possible but it's hard to install. If that's true, does anybody know where I could find instructions that are clear and easy to follow.

I really don't know anything about UNIX, so if anybody has any pointers or suggestions, I'll gladly hear you out.

Thanks.
 

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