[Novalug] Linux beginner project

[Nino Pereira]

So, to begin with, how do you download LAMP?

I saw it sitting in the Ubuntu Server Edition, but I didn't click on
it because I didn't know what it was. So, 'apt-get install LAMP' is
the next step, but this doesn't do it.

It's a good suggestion, but some detailed guidance is really
appreciated, by noobs and not-so-noobs alike. And, it gives you a
chance to show how much you have learned since your noob days.

Nino


Norman Bird wrote:
> Do what I did. LAMP. LAMP is big. it introduces you to linux, apache, 
> mysql, php. mysql and php introduces you to a new concept , ...stop 
> being a consumer. everything microsoft$$ sells you is available free. 
> mysql will do everything you could possible need unless youre some kinda 
> pro, then you pass the fee to your consumers. otherwise setup a 
> fileserver and a webserver, create a website for your wife for free run 
> it on the server on your house, why pay a host? she can put her work 
> with watermark for her clients to see. they can chosse their selections 
> and pay over the web on a dynamic website , backed by php and mysql , 
> that you created. and your wife will think youre some kind a computer 
> god. :-)
> 
> just an idea. peace out.
> 
> On Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 9:32 AM, Greg and Rebekah Wehner 
> <grjwehner at mac.com <mailto:grjwehner at mac.com>> wrote:
> 
>     I've received a lot of good advice to my noob request, thank you all.
>     One of the most basic suggestions was "what do you need to do? Learn
>     that and grow ;) ".
>     I have no pressing needs for Linux - I just really enjoy learning.
>      So a question back to you would be:
> 
>     "What is a good beginner project for a user looking for hands on
>     experience with Linux?"
> 
>     I realize this question requires something to work with so I will
>     provide the following:
>     I have 3 comps - 1 Debian Etch, 1 SuSE9 (for my intro to Linux
>     class) and 1 Mac with OS X Tiger.
>     All comps are on a single router in my home network.  I have cable
>     internet.
>     I have intermediate knowledge of SQL (with MS SQL Server, not MySQL)
>     so I could go down that road.
>     Only "coding" i have experience with is VBA.
>     My wife is an amateur photographer, so that may be a source of projects
> 
>     I guess I am looking for something that provides a basic
>     introduction to a minimum of core programs/languages.
> 
>     I am interested in your feedback - thanks!
> 
>     Greg Wehner
> 
> 
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