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rogueally

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Hello all
I am very interested in learning linux. I was just wondering what are the better books for beginners. Also are there any good websites that I can practice with before I install Linux? Sites like codingbat.com (I know codingbat(java, python, etc.) is different from linux but I think its great that you can practice coding there.). Also should I learn C before I start or can I just start learning it. Thanks for your feedback guys!
 
You don't need to learn how to code to use GNU/Linux. However, knowing how to use the command line is a benefit.

Quite a few distros have a 'live' cd which means you can boot GNU/Linux off the cd/dvd load it and try it without affecting your current hard drive state. If you don't like it, simply reboot back into windows.

Some sites to visit;
The GNU Operating System for some history and information on what free software actually is.

DistroWatch.com: Put the fun back into computing. Use Linux, BSD. keeps tabs on the latest distro releases

Linux Mint Forums • Index page Mint (a very friendly forum and favorite distro of mine and many others)
Trisquel GNU/Linux | Run free! (a truly free (see GNU link above) distro I'm liking more and more, an off-shoot of Ubuntu but imho better).
LinuxQuestions.org a general forum for answers.
 
You can download a live CD for many of the popular distros ... Ubuntu, Fedora, Mint, etc. that will let you run wihtout installing.
 
guys seriously I cant thank you enough...I am a teacher and love technology, but I want to get more specified in the field of technology and the I.T. guy at my school is willing to help me out as well. So on my journey learning about linux and then how to use it I will keep you all updated and I will ask many questions along the way. Again thank you I will def have many questions tomorrow!
 
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