Linux starter guides...

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This is far too important to let it pass.. For all of those who are just getting started using linux or have choosen a distro this is an excellent guide!

Ubuntu:

http://easyubuntu.freecontrib.org/overview.html  (Gets all of the vital stuff you need installed driver.. etc.)

http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu_dapper  (Newest Version)

http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu  (Older version 5.10)

http://www.wired.com/news/technology/software/0,71660-0.html?tw=rss.index  (Good FAQ before you try anything out..)

Fedora Core 5:

http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Fedora_fc5

Mandriva:

http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Mandriva

Making linux installs easier..

http://www.instalinux.com/

It creates a custom network install iso disk..

SuSE tips:

Online Repository (dont need the media to install programs): http://www.testmy.net/forum/t-17694