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reborg
Grab a machine, install Linux or Solaris and get used to the commands and normal usage, don't worry too much about anything major. Figure out connecting it to the web and that kind of thing. Get used to the environment first.
I can't say, I don't have that particular one. Here's a good starting point for books:
I'm new to Unix. Which books should I read? - The UNIX and Linux Forums
Unix Network Programming(by rich stevens).
Probably a bit advanced to start out with, but a very good book and you can't go wrong with Stevens' books in the long run anyway.
http://www.kohala.com/start/#books
That's a good place to start.
Reminds me of what I did at your age, only difference was that it was the only way to get linux at the time. A very good idea, but just make sure you can still get to google some other way
EDIT: zxmaus, your last post got moderated, but I have no idea why
Thanks guys! okay, I will definitely check out that thread for the starter books. I can order a few of them to start with. and I'll definitely try doing linux from scratch. Yes, I do have another computer to get access to google
I actually already have linux on my computer. I am using Linux Mint Elisia right now. I haven't fooled around with the command line much yet because the computer it's on I just got working again(the power button board failed on it so I just replaced it and now it's working again). But yes, I will definitely start doing linux from scratch. Now, my question is... should I just stick with learning Unix from a few books and doing linux from scratch as well? or should I throw in learning C++ on the side as well? I usually can do multiple things okay. I can usually pick up on things pretty quick too... I learned HTML fully in about a week and then learned XHTML(which wasn't much to learn as it's just a cleaner syntax then HTML) in under an hour. I know those aren't Unix related... but they're languages so I'm just using it as an example.
reborg - I definitely have the mind to want to get things working and keep working on things until I solve any problems I run into.
Neo - how would I go about geting involved with the open source development? I don't know too much so I doubt I have the knowledge to get involved yet. Just wondering.
Thanks for your help everyone... I appreciate it!