This lesson is geared for those who know very little about computers, and pretty much nothing at all about Linux. Below is a list of scenarios which lists those who would learn from this:

• If you learn better by seeing, this will help you as some lessons have videos
• If you learn better by hearing, this will help you -- again, because of the videos
• People who know nothing at all about computers
• Those who want to expand their understanding of operating systems (OS)
• People who know a little about computers, and using windows, but nothing about Linux
• Those who don't want to be restricted with what they can do with their computer
• Those who want to be good at using a computer in general
• People who are tired of paying for junk, only to get hassles, viruses, etc
• Those who want to be skilled in more than one operating system (OS)

Those who are already good with Linux can benefit from this, because it may cover some things that you've had problems with in a specific topic. Those who are REALLY good with Linux will not benefit from this, as you probably already know what you are doing, and you'd be wasting your time. But feel free to skim through the linx and see what topics are discussed in case there is something that does interest you.

How to use this lesson

My advice if you are planning on installing Linux, and not just reading up on how to do something for your existing installation, is to go through ALL of the lessons in this series in ORDER, so that when you get done, you ALREADY have a good idea of what you're in for with this task. After that, if you have the luxury of being able to use another computer to read this, while installing Linux on your computer, it is best to read ALONG with this lesson and watch the videos as you install and configure Linux on your computer, that way you don't accidentally skip a step and can't figure out later why something isn't working.

My objective with this lesson

My objective for this is simply to assist and educate you on how to get a proper and fully FUNCTIONAL installation of Linux on your computer. It is also my plan to give you an understanding of how to use your operating system, its most important commands, its more important features, and customizing it to your tastes. After you are comfortable with your system, you can read through the other articles on more advanced matters and techniques, such as setting up a file share for a work group of computers, advanced commands and options, advanced administration, etc. But for now, it is my PRIMARY objective you get you up and running with Linux, as quickly and easily as possible.

Notes about this lesson

The most prominent thing about this lesson is the fact that a lot of people learn better by seeing things done, and hearing them explained, and because of that i have added video to most of the lessons to further assist you.

I want you to know that the author of this lesson is by no means 'good' with Linux. I am new to Linux as well, but i believe that only a new person can explain things to another new person, because they still remember the difficulties they had in understanding something, and how they finally began to see things so that they could make sense. This is because sometimes, when you ask someone for help, in a forum for example, they give you an explanation that is formed in a way that a new user simply does not understand, and these users who give this explanation have been doing this for years, and so they just don't understand why you don't benefit from their explanation. Because it makes sense to THEM, they think it should make sense to you too.

I do not want you to think that just because i tell you how to do something, that it is the best way, or the only way. I do things the way i do because it works for me that way, and i believe it to be a good way. The best way to find out the best practices is by getting a formal education in the area, asking people with KEEN knowledge, NOT mere 'acquaintance' with it, and forming your own opinion of the definition of 'what is best'.