Should I start learning Unix or Linux??

I want to become a linux or unix administrator. Where should I start? How many hours per day? Should I pass a certification?


Buy books?

Should I start learning Unix or Linux??
if you're in it for the money go with UNIX. More money. Get Certs and books!
Reply:most companies have Microsoft or sometimes mac, i would go with one of thought (i proffer Microsoft)
Reply:I say both. Best bet is to go to school. Check your local Community College for IT, Computer Networking, Network Admin type programs. They general train you right to certification and in a broad spectrum of systems and hardware.





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Thanks people for the help with the unix in VM?

Ok now stupid question, I'm using this as a practice lab, so i need for the command line to be similar to sun microsystems unix (learning purposes) so does ubuntu have a command line that is similar or the same to unix?

Thanks people for the help with the unix in VM?
yes, since ubuntu is linux distribution and Linuix is unix clone.
Reply:Yes. Just open a terminal window. Applications %26gt; Accessories %26gt; Terminal You will get the $ prompt.
Reply:LoL


the graphical interface is just a coat over the unix command line,


you can acces the command line by using alt + F2

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Printed Copy of Linux/Unix Man pages?

A couple of years ago I forget the URL of a site that sells the printed Linux?/Unix man pages in (i think spiral bounded)? Does anyone know if that site still exists?

Printed Copy of Linux/Unix Man pages?
Hrm ... Hate to answer a question with another but why would you wanted a printed copy of man pages? From my experience, so many man pages are out of date and incomplete. Just print the ones your want.

Getting file off remote unix/Linux machine?

How do I get a file I've created off of a remote unix/Linux machine? The machine has email capability setup but I am not familiar with the 'mail' commands. Any solution to pull the file from the machine would be appreciated.





Thanks!

Getting file off remote unix/Linux machine?
Chances are the remote machine already has ssh on it, or you wouldn't be able to access it.





Try using winSCP: http://winscp.net/





This will let you access the file hierarchy of the remote machine and copy files.
Reply:i no how to
Reply:yep win SCP is the best
Reply:make sure the SSH Daemon is running on the remote machine, then you can SSH into it and transfer it

Help Help Help w/ Unix?

Here is the question: Give a command line to display the types of all the files in your ~/unix directory that start with the word chapter, are followed by a digit 1,2,6,8,9 and end with .eps or .prn the solution that i came up with is this: ls chapter[12689]*.eps; ls chapter[12689]*.prn now my question to you is how can i combine that without having to use the semicolen, i know there is a command but i can't think of it. Please help!

Help Help Help w/ Unix?
Just do this





ls chapter[12689]*.eps chapter[12689]*.prn





Or if you want to be fancy





find ~/unix -name 'chapter[12689]*\.eps' -o -name 'chapter[12689]\*.prn' -print





More typing to do the same thing. However, "find" is a powerful command to know. Try "man find" or "info find".

Why dont they combine UNIX CUI with a right click GUI?

so you could theoretically right click on a filename and get a right click menu based on what is the context of the rightclick? for example when using secure shell telnet right clicking on a filename could produce an option to delete file... rename file... rather than having to use the rm command / mv command and the ability to include autocomplete of common commands, i..e, CUI mixed with basic GUI , context menus, tooltips, autocomplete, why not just mix the good points of both? CI=UI is easier on the eyes, faster to load and GUI is easier to understand or use. For example why dont they make vi editor work more like DOS EDIT with Menus (I dont mean Norton Editor NE for commands must be easily accessible via menu and shouldnt be a need to remember commands something like WordStar on Unix replacing vi ONSCREEN FORMAT MENU , PRINT CONTROL MENU etc. etc.)

Why dont they combine UNIX CUI with a right click GUI?
BECAUSE RIGHT CLICK MENUS AREN'T COOL. You don't want to be uncool do you? do you???








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What is a good unix based OS for an old laptop?

I am looking for a decent unix based OS to run on an old laptop with only 64mb of RAM, I know they are out there. Just havent found the right one. Can you help?

What is a good unix based OS for an old laptop?
a few links to help out





puppy linux : http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distrib...


alinux : http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distrib...


damm small linux : http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/


feather linux : http://featherlinux.berlios.de/about.htm





Among these puppy linux seems to be the best..have fun
Reply:FreeBSD?
Reply:The BSD family does work well for older hardware. Also consider Slackware linux or DSL (damn small linux). Both would be fine for a Pentium II or slow machine with 64MB of RAM or less.