Linux on the learning curve.

If I had to learn everything on my own I most likely would just use the GUI (Graphical User Interface). But thanks to the podcasts and the sites they recommend I am learning loads under CLI (Command Line Interface).

How to set up Servers, how to use MySql, PHP, Apache, the learning is just so fun.

I would recommend to anyone who is tired of Windows and defragging, Anti-Virus checking, wasting good computer time to maintenance of simple things or your computer will not run. To take a good long look at Linux.

Download a few different distros and burn CD's then boot your computer using the live cd's to check out what Linux can do for you.

You will have fun. If you never get past the GUI you will enjoy it. Seek out a LUG (Linux User Group) near you. There should be someone there to help you out.

You will not be disappointed. Besides the best part of moving to Linux? Money savings.

What? Yes, You heard me. You can save loads of money. First the OS (Operating System) is downloadable. In most cases it costs nothing. But if you want to pay, there are some Linux's that will charge you for service. Kinda like paying for the OS.

Then there is the software. How much did you pay for MS OFFICE, PHOTOSHOP or any other piece of software? What if I told you, you can get the same level of software in most cases for the same price you paid for the OS. Nothing. There is a software house in each Distro. You need internet connection and just open your software house and point and click each package. I would suggest keep it down to under 50. You have to remember it will also load packages needed to help run the packages you selected. In some cases a package you selected may also install 20+ other packages.

Have fun.....