this is going to sound really stupid, but i am new to unix and only have a tiny bit of experience with it such as typing in commands. that's about it. where can i get a copy of the unix software? isn't free to download somewhere?
BTW: I grab much of my Linux code from the old site:
Perhaps we should upgrade the http://www.unix.com homepage to add links to the major download sites for each code base?
What do you think?
Yes it is free. and it's every were nowadays. This site offers "Redhat Linux with CD & Full documentation". see http://www.unix.com
if you are interested and experienced in large downloads there are lots of ftp sites that offers free linux downloads.
checkout:
http://www.linux-mandrake.com
http://www.debain.org
http://slackware.com
Since you are new to linux/unix Linux-mandrake would be nice one as a staring point. (it's redhat kde top on it)
you can also give a try to BSD UNIX http://www.freebsd.org
HTH
cool thanks
That would be a great idea, I, too, am new to unix, but have a strong background in perl, and other unix-based-languages...
It would be, also, cool if somebody made a chart that compared the popular flavors in terms of, reliabibly, support, cost to purchase cds, etc...
I just wanted to plug a few extra UNIX systems - full blown and NOT just kernels:
www.FreeBSD.org
www.NetBSD.org
www.OpenBSD.org
I'm a BIG fan of FreeBSD!
I agree Neo, that seems to be a dominant question on your forums.
Also, about ONLINE tutorials for UNIX as well. I have a few I could send in.
Where to get it.
How to load it.
How to dual boot it.
Where can I get peripheral software form for it.
I would say you could create a forum just for those things. I know I would like to learn more. I only have an old 7.x version of Mandrake an a Developers version of Solaris from about 4 years ago.
Wouldn't that go under the FAQ?
Various software for Unix-Systems:
Yes, a FAQ for UNIX downloads is a great idea....... who will make it?