Hello guys and dolls, first post happening here...
Wanting to know where to start with Unix. Which Unix option/package is best for an absolute beginner and has a well documented, easy to grasp user guide(s).
I have dabbled in some programming (basic PHP) and I have an old desktop pc which I don't use so I thought may as well install Unix on it and try to learn a bit about it, since i have heard it said that to start into learning programming, Unix is a good way to start.
My old pc has windows xp currently installed and I want to wipe that completely, although, I have never installed any operating system on any computer ever
and don't know where to start ( I know a boot disc or cd is needed but that's about it! ) regarding drivers and whatever else... especially drivers.
A general overview of where to begin would be greatly appreciated, and also, I hope, helpful to other new comers. So yea that's my plea, "where to begin?" and well... what are the real powers and joys of using Unix? and what should one expect?
Thanks for reading! (and helping
).