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Old September 30th, 2003, 07:40 PM
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Default Re: Anyone know about Linux?

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Originally posted by macjimmy:
I would be using Linux to try something new with my computer. I have been wanting to learn to program, and it seems that a nix enviroment would be the less expensive way to go, and probably the more stable way to go as well. If I'm lucky, I just might get something useful out of this experience.
Go get C For Dummies by Dan Gookin, volumes one and two. I started my programming career with his books. He is more knowledgable than most of my profs.
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