The great thing is that, if you
ever want to dig deeper, the opportunity is there and the education is free.
Start with a Linux system that uses the KDE or GNOME desktop. Simple menus enable you to select
word processors, Web browsers, games, and dozens of other applications you commonly use on
other operating systems. In most cases, you??™ll get along fine just using your mouse to work with
windows, menus, and forms.
With Linux distributions that offer graphical tools for basic system administration (such as configuring
a printer or network connection), you can be led through most tasks you need to do. Fedora,
Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Mandriva are good examples of Linux distributions that offer simplified
administration tools. With a basic understanding of the Linux shell (see Chapter 2) and
some help from a Linux forum, you should be able to troubleshoot most anything that goes wrong.
How Do Companies Make Money with Linux?
Open source enthusiasts believe that better software can result from an open source software development
model than from proprietary development models. So in theory, any company creating
software for its own use can save money by adding its software contributions to those of others to
gain a much better end product for themselves.
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