Ebook: Moving to Linux: Kiss the Blue Screen of Death Goodbye!

Although the book is dated, it can still serve a useful purpose in helping the person whose only experience is with Windows to examine Linux in a safe mode. The package includes a CD that will boot "Knoppix" Linux directly from the CD drive. This means you can test it out without having to do any complicated install of Linux, which is an excellent approach for people with limited technical means. There are many images and the writing style is very chatty and informal. The general user areas covered are:

*) Navigating through the file system
*) Customizing the desktop
*) Installing new software
*) Working with peripheral devices
*) Interacting with the Internet
*) Using e-mail
*) Using the various OpenOffice applications.
*) Working with graphics and multimedia
*) The all-important playing of games

If you are curious about Linux and are a lifelong user of Windows, this is still a very gentle and effective way to put your toe deeply into the Linux waters.