So what are you trying to do with Linux? Learn it, or do you have a specific Objective in mind eg. running a server. just thought I'd post you some links so you can read up or whatever:
http://www.linuxsurvival.com/index....=CE&mid=&ceid=5
(Needs Java)
it gets you more familiar with some of the more Basic Linux commands
Also I'll share with you my secret "stash" of Linux websites, so you can become a master like Me :
Linux Networking:
http://www.lesbell.com.au/Home.nsf/...0b?OpenDocument
Sharing files between Windows and Linux
http://www.fbeedle.com/technote/03-...15/etude15.html
Linux reviews
http://linuxtoday.com/
Linux online bible
http://rute.2038bug.com/index.html.gz
Linux Distribution Links
http://www.linux.org/dist/list.html http://www.linuxlinks.com/Distributions/ http://www.distromania.com/ www.linuxquestions.org
using knoppix to rescue files
http://www.shockfamily.net/cedric/knoppix/
Linux Tutorials: Introduction to Linux, Hands on guide
http://www.tldp.org/LDP/intro-linux/html/index.html
Ultimate guide for beginners
http://www.linuxlots.com/~jam/
The beginners Linux guide
http://www.linux.ie/newusers/beginners-linux-guide/
Linux Laptops
http://www.linux-laptop.net/ http://www.tuxmobil.org/
Windows V Linux a comparison
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_vs._Linux http://www.michaelhorowitz.com/Linux.vs.Windows.html
Installing Mempis
http://www.mepisguides.com/install/...Partitions.html http://www.mepisguides.com/install/...-and-clear.html
Installing GRUB to USB
http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/grub_intro
Dual boot Ubuntu 6.06 +XP
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/installing
Although it is not a info site, still a good read (for KDE users )
http://www.illusionary.com/GNOMEvKDE.html
also try this threads sticked at the top of the forum:
hows my performance? 2x 6600GT (SLI) or 1x 6800GT (Normal)
As for choosing a Linux distro I have a few recomendations:
Most of these run as a live CD meaning they run from RAM, just put the CD ROM in you ROM drive boot it up and it runs entirley from RAM and when your done shut the system down, take the CD out and Reboot into your windows system. This is a great way to try Linux without risking anything ie your windows system
Kubuntu
http://www.kubuntu.org/
Mandriva
http://frontal2.mandriva.com/en/downloads/mirrors
PCLinuxOS .92
http://ftp.nluug.nl/pub/metalab/dist...glish/preview/ ftp://ftp.nluug.nl/pub/metalab/distr...glish/preview/
This is the distro I use and recommend, Why because it works right out of the box. No need to configure Everything, everything just works. It also comes as a 1 CD install that is a live CD that you can install later if you wish.
BeatrIX
http://www.watsky.net/download.html
Mephis
http://www.mepis.org/
Servers
ATMission:
http://www.atconsultancy.nl/atmission/
Devil Linux:
http://www.devil-linux.org/home/index.php
Smoothwall
http://www.smoothwall.org/
Distros for older Hardware:
feather Linux
http://featherlinux.berlios.de/
Vector Linux 4.3
http://www.vectorlinux.com/
DSL
http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/
Puppy Linux
http://www.puppylinux.org/user/viewpage.php?page_id=3
Slackware/ SLAX (Live CD)
http://www.slackware.com/ http://www.slax.org/
you can find more here
http://www.linuxlinks.com/Distributi...Distributions/ http://www.linuxlinks.com/Distributions/Floppy/
if your still unsure of which distro to pick, try these Distro Choosers:
http://eedok.voidofmind.com/linux/chooser.html http://www.zegeniestudios.net/ldc/
hope this Helps,
Jake