Welcome to Linux Newbies

The how and why
of Linux

We're volunteers from the Roanoke Valley GNU/Linux Users Group dedicated to helping newcomers get up and running with Linux — from picking a distro to hardening your system.

↪ Pick a Distro ↪ Installation Help
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Distributions
Find the right Linux flavor for you.
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Installation
Step-by-step help installing Linux.
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Filesystem
Understand where everything lives.
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X Window System
Get the GUI working on your system.
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Networking
Connect to the internet and beyond.
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Security
Keep your system safe from attackers.
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Apps & HOW-TOs
Reviews and guides for great software.
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Who Are We?
Meet the contributors behind this site.

About This Site

We hope that by using this site you'll be able to get the Linux distribution that's right for you, install Linux for the first time, learn the filesystem and how to edit files, get the GUI (X Window System) up and running, connect to the Internet, secure your system, and sample the many applications available for Linux.

We hope you find this site useful — and if you do, please recommend it to your friends and neighbours!

Chat With Us on IRC

Want to talk to a real human? Come join us on IRC:

IRC Connection Info

Server: irc.penguinpub.com

Channel: #rvglug

Our local Linux Users Group has an IRC server set up. Grab a beer (or your favourite soda) and come chat about Linux, networks, and all things open source.

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