Now, I'm a woman of many talents. I have remarkable aptitude in many areas.
But not computers.
I seek to rectify this, to remove my only weakness and round out my CV.
Where do I start?
I want to start learning Linux and LaTeX, and I think I can (mostly) self teach. Anything else that would be useful to know/impressive to look at? I'm alright with Office and SPSS and a couple of other statistical packages.
Sorry for the idiotic question, I really am this technophobic!
That's a very open-ended task you're setting yourself. Have you any specific goals in mind? Learning any operating system will take years, and no two distributions of Linux are the same either. Have a think about the kinds of things you want to be able to do with Linux maybe based on your current knowledge of windows, office etc.
As a starting point, you'll need to download installation CD images of a linux distribution, most people crack on about Ubuntu (ancient african word meaning "can't install Debian") these days. Alternatively you can go for CentOS which is a free edition of RedHat. These are not the only options, but probably your best place to start.
When you have a set of ISO images, you'll need to burn them to CDs and boot your computer with the first CD to begin the install. This will possibly cause you no end of grief so best to have a PC you can completely trash. I seriously recommend not using a PC you have anything important on.
My other half asserts that Ubuntu is incredibly easy to learn, but then again he studies programming IN HIS SPARE TIME so he may not be the best judge... Basically I want to extend my geekery to cover computers, I don't like not knowing stuff about any topic. Also I'll probably be going for a postgrad that'll look favourably upon computer literacy and adaptability, as some light computer work will have to be done. I'm already thinking of doing an advanced course in statistics, and I'd like another string to add to my bow. Any particular programs (Windows based, whatever) that may be useful? I know it's a broad question, but I'm just learning my computer ABCs. What are the essentials?
That's a very open-ended task you're setting yourself. Have you any specific goals in mind? Learning any operating system will take years, and no two distributions of Linux are the same either. Have a think about the kinds of things you want to be able to do with Linux maybe based on your current knowledge of windows, office etc.
As a starting point, you'll need to download installation CD images of a linux distribution, most people crack on about Ubuntu (ancient african word meaning "can't install Debian") these days. Alternatively you can go for CentOS which is a free edition of RedHat. These are not the only options, but probably your best place to start.
When you have a set of ISO images, you'll need to burn them to CDs and boot your computer with the first CD to begin the install. This will possibly cause you no end of grief so best to have a PC you can completely trash. I seriously recommend not using a PC you have anything important on.
Do you need to learn LaTeX for any specific purpose? I have a handful of LaTeX installation CD packs lying around somewhere, might be some handy documentation on them.
Now, I'm a woman of many talents. I have remarkable aptitude in many areas.
But not computers.
I seek to rectify this, to remove my only weakness and round out my CV.
Where do I start?
I want to start learning Linux and LaTeX, and I think I can (mostly) self teach. Anything else that would be useful to know/impressive to look at? I'm alright with Office and SPSS and a couple of other statistical packages.
Sorry for the idiotic question, I really am this technophobic!
I love your username. Reminds me of the Java Keywords "Synchronize". PHWAR!!!!
Sorry.
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