Hi Adam,
01-Apr-98 18:51:00, Adam Mead wrote to All
          Subject:  Linux!!!Unix!!!
 AM> Hallo ppl...
 AM> UNIX??? LINUX??? whats the difference!.. i been in dos/win95 land too 
 AM> long
Unix is an operating system developed 1970. Linux is a modern 
powerful variant of Unix.
 AM> is linux like a windows for unix???
No. Today there is no only "Unix" (unless you mean the one from 1970).
There are a lot of Unix variants like Linux, FreeBSD, AIX, SunOS, 
Digital Unix etc etc..
 AM> is unix like dos??? is.. is.. is... aaarrgghhhh!!
 AM> i aint got a clue where unix/linux comes to it!
Linux is like unix, if you don't know what unix is, in short it is
the operating system the Internet and a lot of servers/workstations
is built on.
 AM> rite..
 AM> im *new* to linux/unix..
I can see that ;)
 AM> having used Dos/Win 3.1-win95 and even os/2 to a engineer level
 AM> (hobby) for a number of years.. i now want to get Linux onto my machine
 AM> cos i use internet a lot more these days and want to get into it..
 AM> But!
Good move.
 AM> theres so many different linux thingys!..
 AM> Unix.. Linux.. bla bla.. whats the difference?
 AM> linux x-windows?????
it to Win3.1 for dos.
 AM> what i want to do is have a linux partion and a win95 partion..
 AM> means im going to have to re-install all my stuff again anyway cos of 
he
 AM> re-partion.. but even so.. i want a linux system!.. one that
Re-Partitioning is a good move, alltough it's not really neccesary.
You could split your Win95 partition into 2 smaller partitions
using "Fips". Fips will come with your Linux distribution.
 AM> 1: has a proper GUI that dont crash and looks good!
XFree86 (XWindows) 
 AM> 2: that will run all the Linux/unix stuff (meaing compatible)
Most of the Unix programs are distributed in source and can be 
compiled under Linux. Be aware that most Linux/unix programs are
distributed as source code.
 AM> 3: is there such a thing as AOL or Compuserve program for Linux like 
ith
 AM>    windows?..
I have no idea. Possibly. You should get a real ISP anyways..
 AM> 4: what linux version/whatever do i need???? which is best??
By a CD kit containing 6 or more CDs with every Unix variant.
This won't cost a lot.. maybe 30$
 AM> 5: where do i get it from in the UK!?
Computer stores, bookstores or places like www.cheapbytes.com
If you have a fast Internet connection, you can download the
complete "Linux" for free from the net.
You should start at www.linux.org
 AM> 6: how much will it cost me???
Nothing if you download it, the price for the CD only if you by it.
 AM> 6: Does linux have a 'dos' type shell?? (no 'p' takers!.. i mean a shell 
 AM> to
 AM>    the actulal system command line like with windows/win95/os2..
That's the foundation of it. When you start Linux, you'll get to the
system prompt right away..
 AM> 7: internet & Comms!!! what sort of support does it have!!!
EVERYTHING! The intetnet was built on unix. Linux has everything you
are looking for.
 AM> 8: Anyone got a list of Commands for the Unix shell with details on what
 AM>    they do?.. like for instance in dos.. 'dir : gives directory listing 
 AM> of
 AM>                                           currunt dir. switches .....' 
 AM> etc
Uhh.. dir = ls del = rm ... Get yourself a Linux book.
There is a dos emulator for linux which means you can run your dos
progs under Linux too..
 AM> 9: Programming under Linux.. i do Turbo Pascal 7 programming at the 
 AM> moment
 AM>    is there a Pascal for Linux????
Yes.
Whats you should do first is getting a good Linux book at a bookstore.
Beware. The learning curve for Win95 people is VERY steep.
It will feel like you are a complete begginer to computers..
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