[SOLVED] New to Linux completely
by ul7 from LinuxQuestions.org on (#57HTA)
How in the hell do I get stuff to work on here? I think my main problem is I know NOTHING about Linux. Not to mention I've used Windows my whole life. I've tried reading all of the getting started documentation, and I still struggle with how to install stuff. For example, Kajongg doesn't work so I was trying to maybe use that as a learning opportunity in fixing the game.
My question/questions are:
-How do files and programs work on Linux? I mean I'm so used to .exe's that I have no clue where to start. I download .tar.gz files, extract them, then stare at the terminal like an dumbass. I tried searching online for stuff, but I don't know. Maybe I need to start with an easier distro? I just don't want to give up on this distro if I can at least get started with basic stuff like installing add-ons.
-What is the process in adding more things to Slackware? Let's say VLC Media Player for example. What is the process in adding that to Slackware?
-What fundamentals do I need to understand about Slackware that can help me not come back to these forums for while? I really don't like asking for help, but I need to give it a shot. Sorry for the desperate post, but I won't give up on learning Linux. I have to master this for networking, and Linux is taking over the world (in a good way).
Thanks for any feedback. I donated like $15 to Pat, I'm sure he needs as much support as anybody in these communities. I hope one day I can help carry the torch in a different way. Thanks again all!
My question/questions are:
-How do files and programs work on Linux? I mean I'm so used to .exe's that I have no clue where to start. I download .tar.gz files, extract them, then stare at the terminal like an dumbass. I tried searching online for stuff, but I don't know. Maybe I need to start with an easier distro? I just don't want to give up on this distro if I can at least get started with basic stuff like installing add-ons.
-What is the process in adding more things to Slackware? Let's say VLC Media Player for example. What is the process in adding that to Slackware?
-What fundamentals do I need to understand about Slackware that can help me not come back to these forums for while? I really don't like asking for help, but I need to give it a shot. Sorry for the desperate post, but I won't give up on learning Linux. I have to master this for networking, and Linux is taking over the world (in a good way).
Thanks for any feedback. I donated like $15 to Pat, I'm sure he needs as much support as anybody in these communities. I hope one day I can help carry the torch in a different way. Thanks again all!