New user and questions

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D. Hugh Redelmeier wrote:

>| I'm new to this group (and Linux). I'd like to know if there's anywhere 
>| to get training on Linux around T.O. Not exactly beginner stuff, but 
>| intermediate knowledge.
>
>Why do you want to learn about LINUX?  What are your goals?  Without
>knowing that, it is hard to give an appropriate answer.
>
I've had that question before. :-) My immediate goals are to achieve a 
comfort level in Linux that I currently have in windows. The knowledge 
to do just about anything I fancy at the moment. To not have a mental 
roadblock of "how do I do this?" or "is this possible?". I understand it 
is always an ongoing process and that is what I enjoy as well; knowing 
that no matter how much I know, there is always more to learn. This is 
what has drawn me to Linux. I've grown bored of windows "one-flavour is 
supposed to suit all". I love how customizable Linux is. As well as the 
philosophy of open-source which enables people from around the globe to 
contribute as opposed to a handful of people in office buildings. :-)

I have no doubt now that I am on the right track and this group is 
exactly the kind of support I need! I've also been on a few Yahoo Linux 
groups for a while and even when things are over my head, I still file 
them away mentally for future reference.

Thanks to everyone who offers advice and support for newbies like me. 
Hopefully I'll be able to do that soon for others as well.

-Steve.
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