Linux 101: How to set up Linux on a personal computer

Topics:: Linux - Open Source

Tags:: Computer,; Linux,; Open Source,; Operating Systems,; PC,; Software,; TechRepublic Inc.,; UNIX

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Overview: Installing Linux on a personal computer may not be as difficult as you think. This document explains how to install Linux on a PC, starting at the beginning: choosing a distribution.

While many IT professionals are familiar with Linux and the installation process, just as many are uncertain where to even start the process. This download explains the installation process starting with choosing a distribution all they way through choosing a boot sequence.

This is Part 1 of a TechRepublic series on installing, configuring, and actively using Linux. The series explores everything from the complexities of the Linux kernel to the fun of playing games on a Linux PC. You can find the entire series using the Linux 101 tag.What aspect of the Linux operating system would you like to see explored as part of TechRepublic's Linux 101 series?

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