THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO ALL THINGS OPEN SOURCE Linux pdf

If you’ve made it this far, you’re 
clearly among the growing 
number of people who are curious 
about Linux. I’m not sure what has 
led you here – perhaps you’re sick 
of installing security updates every 
other day, perhaps you’re tired of 
rebooting when your computer runs 
slowly, or maybe you’ve just had 
enough of the Blue Screen of Death 
– but whatever it was that brought 

you here, I’m glad to welcome you to 
the family of Linux users, and hope 
you’ll fi  nd that there’s a whole new world of computing here that can really 
put the fun back into it all again.
This magazine is a one-off publication aimed at newcomers to Linux. 
That’s you, which means you’ve come to the right place! But Linux is a 
big world of software, and, while some of it looks and works just like the 
Windows or Mac software you’re used to, a lot of it will also be new, and 
that’s where this guide comes in – we’ve written it to be a comprehensive 
pack for new starters to Linux, with the goal of helping you to get the 
most from your computer with the least reading. You’ll also fi  nd a DVD 
bundled with this magazine that includes a complete, installable version 
of Linux for you to use. Yes, it’s true that there are lots of versions of Linux 
out there, but we’ve written this guide to accompany the software on that 
DVD, so if you want to get the most from all the tutorials we’ve provided 
for you, we recommend you use that disc to get started.
Now it’s time for the adventure to begin. If you want to dive in straight 
away, turn to p10 for our install guide. If you’d like to read a bit more about 
Linux fi  rst – and I’d recommend it! – turn to p6.
Have fun!