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Introduction
Back to ContentsThe development team of PCLinuxOS would like to take a moment and truly welcome you to the world of Linux. Within the pages of this guide, you will find information you need to use and learn PCLinuxOS presented in easy to understand terms and without a lot of geek-speak. You may even find some of it rather humorous.
PCLinuxOS is what's called an operating system. When you start your computer, some software must start working otherwise nothing would happen. Your mouse and keyboard should be enabled; you most likely would want to have access to your personal files, and start other programs. All these activities are done by software called an operating system. Most likely you are already familiar with the operating system called Windows.
Everything you need for day to day home desktop or small business computing is available in PCLinuxOS. From a complete replacement of Microsoft Office to chat and multimedia applications, PCLinuxOS either meets or exceeds a Windows XP system. The software choices alone are staggering and are probably more than anyone could ask for. We think you will find that PCLinuxOS not only exceeds your computing needs, but it also makes using your computer fun again... and that in itself justifies the little bit of effort you may have to expend to learn Linux.
"Linux puts enjoyment back into computing without the constant worries of catching a virus or Trojan and preventing spyware from infecting your PC."
PCLinuxOS is the only Linux distribution written from bottom to top with you, the new Linux user in mind. Who better to help you along your way than someone who is fresh from the journey themselves? Some of our users have been around Linux for a long time, but found PCLinuxOS so complete and friendly; that they began using it as their primary operating system.
Our new users become proficient at using this distribution in short order simply because our help forums and documentation gives them the opportunity to learn quickly. If you make the decision to use and learn Linux, your choice of PCLinuxOS will prove not only to be an easy move, but a smart one as well. We want your experience with PCLinuxOS to be not only positive but productive and fun... yes fun. All of us at PCLinuxOS welcome you to our family of users.
If you have a suggestion or find something we have left out, you are welcome to submit your idea or contribution via the help forums. We all make a difference at PCLinuxOS, each and everyone of us. All of us at PCLinuxOS welcome you to our family of users.
Now whaddaya say we get started?
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Edited on 2007-05-06 20:56:49 by SySy [to be moved/integrated somehow]
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note - this page will be integrated into the new wiki somehow. it's living here right now: http://docs.mypclinuxos.com/index.php?title=Todo/welcome_page∞
Edited on 2006-08-18 14:59:23 by LexNL [Backported the PDFs intro to the wiki.]
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The development team of PCLinuxOS would like to take a moment and truly welcome you to the world of Linux. Within the pages of this guide, you will find information you need to use and learn PCLinuxOS presented in easy to understand terms and without a lot of geek-speak. You may even find some of it rather humorous.
PCLinuxOS is what's called an operating system. When you start your computer, some software must start working otherwise nothing would happen. Your mouse and keyboard should be enabled; you most likely would want to have access to your personal files, and start other programs. All these activities are done by software called an operating system. Most likely you are already familiar with the operating system called Windows.
Everything you need for day to day home desktop or small business computing is available in PCLinuxOS. From a complete replacement of Microsoft Office to chat and multimedia applications, PCLinuxOS either meets or exceeds a Windows XP system. The software choices alone are staggering and are probably more than anyone could ask for. We think you will find that PCLinuxOS not only exceeds your computing needs, but it also makes using your computer fun again... and that in itself justifies the little bit of effort you may have to expend to learn Linux.
"Linux puts enjoyment back into computing without the constant worries of catching a virus or Trojan and preventing spyware from infecting your PC."
PCLinuxOS is the only Linux distribution written from bottom to top with you, the new Linux user in mind. Who better to help you along your way than someone who is fresh from the journey themselves? Some of our users have been around Linux for a long time, but found PCLinuxOS so complete and friendly; that they began using it as their primary operating system.
Our new users become proficient at using this distribution in short order simply because our help forums and documentation gives them the opportunity to learn quickly. If you make the decision to use and learn Linux, your choice of PCLinuxOS will prove not only to be an easy move, but a smart one as well. We want your experience with PCLinuxOS to be not only positive but productive and fun... yes fun. All of us at PCLinuxOS welcome you to our family of users.
If you have a suggestion or find something we have left out, you are welcome to submit your idea or contribution via the help forums. We all make a difference at PCLinuxOS, each and everyone of us. All of us at PCLinuxOS welcome you to our family of users.
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Normally, a users' guide welcomes you to the document and the product. Often, this welcome is simply either a formality or the product of a lazy writer. However, the Development Team of PCLinuxOS, Website Moderators, Community Members, and Users of PCLinuxOS would like to take a moment and truly welcome you to the world of Linux.
Within the pages of this guide, you will find information you need to use and learn PCLinuxOS presented in easy to understand terms and without a lot of geek-speak. You may even find some of it rather humorous.
"Now that you have made the decision to use and learn PCLinuxOS, your choice will prove not only to be an easy move, but a smart one as well."
PCLinuxOS is what's called an operating system. When you start your computer, some software must start working otherwise nothing would happen. Your mouse and keyboard should be enabled; your screen should show the mouse-pointer and move it when you move your mouse. You most likely would want to have access to your personal files, and start other programs like a browser, word processor, or a chat-program. All these activities are done by software called an operating system. Most likely you are already familiar with the operating system called Windows.
Everything you need for day to day home desktop or small business computing is available in PCLinuxOS. From a complete replacement of Microsoft Office to chat and multimedia applications, PCLinuxOS either meets or exceeds a Windows XP system. The software choices alone are staggering and are probably more than anyone could ask for. We think you will find that PCLinuxOS not only exceeds your computing needs, but it also makes using your computer fun again... and that in itself justifies the little bit of effort you may have to expend to learn Linux.
You may be wondering about the effect PCLinuxOS will have on your computer. The Linux Community has pioneered the "Live CD," and a technological marvel it is. While many distributions publish live CDs, PCLinuxOS is considered the most user-friendly of them all. Once you set your computer to boot from the CD ROM (a point that will be covered in detail, later in this guide), you simply place the PCLinuxOS CD into your CD ROM drive and reboot the computer. Without altering or touching your hard drive data, PCLinuxOS boots into a complete Linux operating system from the cd. You do not have to install anything to use PCLinuxOS.
You may browse, email, compose letters, print and perform almost any function you would normally perform on your computer. When you are done using or exploring PCLinuxOS, restart your computer, remove the CD and you will boot back into your regular environment. Of course, there are big advantages to installing PCLinuxOS to your hard drive, and our resident expert in disk partitioning and installation will give you easy to understand instructions on how to do so. It really is very simple. We want your experience with PCLinuxOS to be not only positive but productive and fun... yes fun.
"Linux puts enjoyment back into computing without the constant worries of catching a virus or trojan and preventing spyware/adware from infecting your PC. The advantages of using Linux are tremendous."
What separates this User's Guide from most any other is quite unique. This document was drafted, assembled, written and edited by everyday users of PCLinuxOS. One of our members saw a need for this guide and mentioned it in the help forums. Before he had a chance to say anything else, a ground-swell of support and volunteers rose up to meet the challenge. Over 20 people from every walk of life, from all parts of the globe and every skill level decided to help with this effort and they take great pride in what they have accomplished. You may be asked to forgive some less than proper English from time to time but we promise you that the help within this Users Guide is unparalleled in excellence. Many of them have been using PCLinuxOS for only 6 months or so, but that does not mean the information will be incorrect or incomplete.
See, PCLinuxOS is the only Linux Distribution written from bottom to top with you, the new Linux User in mind. Who better to help you along your way than someone who is fresh from the journey themselves? Some of our users have been around Linux for a long time, but found PCLinuxOS so complete and friendly; that they began using it as their primary operating system. Our New Users become proficient at using this distribution in short order simply because our help forums and documentation gives them the opportunity to learn quickly. Now that you have made the decision to use and learn Linux, your choice of PCLinuxOS will prove not only to be an easy move, but a smart one as well.
This guide is not written in stone so it can be added to with relative ease. If you have a suggestion or find something we have left out, you are welcome to submit your idea or contribution via the help forums. We all make a difference at PCLinuxOS, each and everyone of us. All of us at PCLinuxOS welcome you to our family of users.
Edited on 2006-07-18 11:38:37 by DevNet [Added Buttons in for Back, Contents, Next]
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Edited on 2006-07-18 11:27:21 by DevNet [Changed "Back" "Contents" "Next" to buttons...let me know how they look]
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Edited on 2006-07-18 11:24:21 by DevNet [Added some Blue Boxes...if it doesn't jive, I'll remove them...I'm open to comments]
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"Now that you have made the decision to use and learn PCLinuxOS, your choice will prove not only to be an easy move, but a smart one as well."
"Linux puts enjoyment back into computing without the constant worries of catching a virus or trojan and preventing spyware/adware from infecting your PC. The advantages of using Linux are tremendous."
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"Now that you have made the decision to use and learn PCLinuxOS,
your choice will prove not only to be an easy move, but a smart one as well."
"Linux puts enjoyment back into computing without the constant worries of catching a virus or trojan and preventing spyware/adware from infecting your PC.
The advantages of using Linux are tremendous."
Edited on 2006-05-16 23:20:10 by DevNet [Minor Language Changes...]
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PCLinuxOS is what's called an operating system. When you start your computer, some software must start working otherwise nothing would happen. Your mouse and keyboard should be enabled; your screen should show the mouse-pointer and move it when you move your mouse. You most likely would want to have access to your personal files, and start other programs like a browser, word processor, or a chat-program. All these activities are done by software called an operating system. Most likely you are already familiar with the operating system called Windows. Everything you need for day to day home desktop or small business computing is available in PCLinuxOS. From a complete replacement of Microsoft Office to chat and multimedia applications, PCLinuxOS either meets or exceeds a Windows XP system. The software choices alone are staggering and are probably more than anyone could ask for. We think you will find that PCLinuxOS not only exceeds your computing needs, but it also makes using your computer fun again... and that in itself justifies the little bit of effort you may have to expend to learn Linux.
You may browse, email, compose letters, print and perform almost any function you would normally perform on your computer. When you are done using or exploring PCLinuxOS, restart your computer, remove the CD and you will boot back into your regular environment. Of course, there are big advantages to installing PCLinuxOS to your hard drive, and our resident expert in disk partitioning and installation will give you easy to understand instructions on how to do so. It really is very simple. We want your experience with PCLinuxOS to be not only positive but productive and fun... yes fun.
See, PCLinuxOS is the only Linux Distribution written from bottom to top with you, the new Linux User in mind. Who better to help you along your way than someone who is fresh from the journey themselves? Some of our users have been around Linux for a long time, but found PCLinuxOS so complete and friendly; that they began using it as their primary operating system. Our New Users become proficient at using this distribution in short order simply because our help forums and documentation gives them the opportunity to learn quickly. Now that you have made the decision to use and learn Linux, your choice of PCLinuxOS will prove not only to be an easy move, but a smart one as well.
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PCLinuxOS is what's called an operating system. When you start your computer some software must start working otherwise nothing would happen. Your mouse and keyboard should be enabled, your screen should show the mouse-pointer, and move it when you move your mouse. You will probably want to be able to have access to your personal files, and start other programs, like a browser, word processor or a chat-program. All these activities are done by software called an operating system. Most likely you are already familiar with the operating system called Windows.
Everything you need for day to day home desktop or small business computing is available in PCLinuxOS. From a complete replacement of Microsoft Office to chat and multimedia applications, PCLinuxOS either meets or exceeds a Windows XP system. The software choices alone are staggering and are probably more than anyone could ask for. We Linux Users have become a bit spoiled when it comes to software choices... free software choices. We think you will find that PCLinuxOS not only exceeds your computing needs, but it also makes using your computer fun again... and that in itself justifies the little bit of effort you may have to expend to learn Linux.
You may browse, email, compose letters, print and perform almost any function you would normally perform on your computer. When you are done using or exploring PCLinuxOS, restart your computer, remove the CD and you will boot back into your regular environment. Now, there are big advantages to installing PCLinuxOS to your hard drive, and our resident expert in disk partitioning and installation will give you easy to understand instructions on how to do so. It really is very simple. We want your experience with PCLinuxOS to be not only positive but productive and fun... yes fun.
See, PCLinuxOS is the only Linux Distribution written from bottom to top with you, the new Linux User in mind. Who better to help you along your way than someone who is fresh from the journey themselves? Some of our users have been around Linux for a long time, but found PCLinuxOS so complete and friendly; that they began using it as their primary operating system. Our New Users become proficient at using this distribution in short order simply because our help forums and documentation gives them the opportunity to learn quickly. Now that you have made the decision to use and learn Linux, your choice of PCLinuxOS will prove not only to be an easy move, but a smart one as well.
Edited on 2006-05-16 23:14:20 by DevNet [More matching of front page...forgot a paragraph.]
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Within the pages of this guide, you will find information you need to use and learn PCLinuxOS presented in easy to understand terms and without a lot of geek-speak. You may even find some of it rather humorous.
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Within the pages of this guide, you will find not only the information you need to use and learn PCLinuxOS, the information will be presented in easy to understand terms and avoiding a lot of geek-speak. You may even find some of it rather humorous.
Edited on 2006-05-16 23:13:41 by DevNet [Changed to match front page...]
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Normally, a users' guide welcomes you to the document and the product. Often, this welcome is simply either a formality or the product of a lazy writer. However, the Development Team of PCLinuxOS, Website Moderators, Community Members, and Users of PCLinuxOS would like to take a moment and truly welcome you to the world of Linux.
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Normally, a users' guide welcomes you to the document and the product. Most of the time, this welcome is simply either a formality or the product of a lazy writer. However, the Development Team of PCLinuxOS, Website Moderators, Community Members, and Users of PCLinuxOS want to take a moment and truly welcome you to the world of Linux.
Edited on 2006-05-16 23:12:59 by DevNet [user's changed to users']
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Normally, a users' guide welcomes you to the document and the product. Most of the time, this welcome is simply either a formality or the product of a lazy writer. However, the Development Team of PCLinuxOS, Website Moderators, Community Members, and Users of PCLinuxOS want to take a moment and truly welcome you to the world of Linux.
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Normally, a user's guide welcomes you to the document and the product. Most of the time, this welcome is simply either a formality or the product of a lazy writer. However, the Development Team of PCLinuxOS, Website Moderators, Community Members, and Users of PCLinuxOS want to take a moment and truly welcome you to the world of Linux.
Edited on 2006-05-12 15:35:35 by DevNet
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"Linux puts enjoyment back into computing without the constant worries of catching a virus or trojan and preventing spyware/adware from infecting your PC.
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"Linux puts enjoyment back into computing without the constant worries of catching a virus or trojan and preventing spyware/adware from infecting your computer.
Edited on 2006-05-12 15:35:02 by DevNet [Re-Worded for clarity...of catching a virus or trojan and preventing spyware/adware from infecting y]
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"Linux puts enjoyment back into computing without the constant worries of trojans, viruses and spyware.
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Edited on 2006-05-03 02:00:13 by LexNL [Added footer]
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Edited on 2006-04-16 09:29:02 by LexNL [removed links]
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"Now that you have made the decision to use and learn PCLinuxOS,
PCLinuxOS is what's called an operating system. When you start your computer some software must start working otherwise nothing would happen. Your mouse and keyboard should be enabled, your screen should show the mouse-pointer, and move it when you move your mouse. You will probably want to be able to have access to your personal files, and start other programs, like a browser, word processor or a chat-program. All these activities are done by software called an operating system. Most likely you are already familiar with the operating system called Windows.
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"Now that you have made the decision to use and learn PCLinuxOS,
PCLinuxOS is what's called an operating system. When you start your computer some software must start working otherwise nothing would happen. Your mouse and keyboard should be enabled, your screen should show the mouse-pointer, and move it when you move your mouse. You will probably want to be able to have access to your personal files, and start other programs, like a browser, word processor or a chat-program. All these activities are done by software called an operating system. Most likely you are already familiar with the operating system called Windows.
Edited on 2006-04-12 17:17:38 by PenguinMan [Took out "of any kind" - too wordy. Keep it simple - the golden rule.]
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Normally, a user's guide welcomes you to the document and the product. Most of the time, this welcome is simply either a formality or the product of a lazy writer. However, the Development Team of PCLinuxOS, Website Moderators, Community Members, and Users of PCLinuxOS want to take a moment and truly welcome you to the world of Linux.
Deletions:
Normally, a user's guide of any kind welcomes you to the document and the product. Most of the time, this welcome is simply either a formality or the product of a lazy writer. However, the Development Team of PCLinuxOS, Website Moderators, Community Members, and Users of PCLinuxOS want to take a moment and truly welcome you to the world of Linux.
Oldest known version of this page was edited on 2006-04-12 17:15:54 by PenguinMan [Ideas for outline]
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Introduction
Back to ContentsNormally, a user's guide of any kind welcomes you to the document and the product. Most of the time, this welcome is simply either a formality or the product of a lazy writer. However, the Development Team of PCLinuxOS, Website Moderators, Community Members, and Users of PCLinuxOS want to take a moment and truly welcome you to the world of Linux.
Within the pages of this guide, you will find not only the information you need to use and learn PCLinuxOS, the information will be presented in easy to understand terms and avoiding a lot of geek-speak. You may even find some of it rather humorous.
"Now that you have made the decision to use and learn PCLinuxOS,
your choice will prove not only to be an easy move, but a smart one as well."
your choice will prove not only to be an easy move, but a smart one as well."
PCLinuxOS is what's called an operating system. When you start your computer some software must start working otherwise nothing would happen. Your mouse and keyboard should be enabled, your screen should show the mouse-pointer, and move it when you move your mouse. You will probably want to be able to have access to your personal files, and start other programs, like a browser, word processor or a chat-program. All these activities are done by software called an operating system. Most likely you are already familiar with the operating system called Windows.
Everything you need for day to day home desktop or small business computing is available in PCLinuxOS. From a complete replacement of Microsoft Office to chat and multimedia applications, PCLinuxOS either meets or exceeds a Windows XP system. The software choices alone are staggering and are probably more than anyone could ask for. We Linux Users have become a bit spoiled when it comes to software choices... free software choices. We think you will find that PCLinuxOS not only exceeds your computing needs, but it also makes using your computer fun again... and that in itself justifies the little bit of effort you may have to expend to learn Linux.
You may be wondering about the effect PCLinuxOS will have on your computer. The Linux Community has pioneered the "Live CD," and a technological marvel it is. While many distributions publish live CDs, PCLinuxOS is considered the most user-friendly of them all. Once you set your computer to boot from the CD ROM (a point that will be covered in detail, later in this guide), you simply place the PCLinuxOS CD into your CD ROM drive and reboot the computer. Without altering or touching your hard drive data, PCLinuxOS boots into a complete Linux operating system from the cd. You do not have to install anything to use PCLinuxOS.
You may browse, email, compose letters, print and perform almost any function you would normally perform on your computer. When you are done using or exploring PCLinuxOS, restart your computer, remove the CD and you will boot back into your regular environment. Now, there are big advantages to installing PCLinuxOS to your hard drive, and our resident expert in disk partitioning and installation will give you easy to understand instructions on how to do so. It really is very simple. We want your experience with PCLinuxOS to be not only positive but productive and fun... yes fun.
"Linux puts enjoyment back into computing without the constant worries of trojans, viri and spyware.
The advantages of using Linux are tremendous."
The advantages of using Linux are tremendous."
What separates this User's Guide from most any other is quite unique. This document was drafted, assembled, written and edited by everyday users of PCLinuxOS. One of our members saw a need for this guide and mentioned it in the help forums. Before he had a chance to say anything else, a ground-swell of support and volunteers rose up to meet the challenge. Over 20 people from every walk of life, from all parts of the globe and every skill level decided to help with this effort and they take great pride in what they have accomplished. You may be asked to forgive some less than proper English from time to time but we promise you that the help within this Users Guide is unparalleled in excellence. Many of them have been using PCLinuxOS for only 6 months or so, but that does not mean the information will be incorrect or incomplete.
See, PCLinuxOS is the only Linux Distribution written from bottom to top with you, the new Linux User in mind. Who better to help you along your way than someone who is fresh from the journey themselves? Some of our users have been around Linux for a long time, but found PCLinuxOS so complete and friendly; that they began using it as their primary operating system. Our New Users become proficient at using this distribution in short order simply because our help forums and documentation gives them the opportunity to learn quickly. Now that you have made the decision to use and learn Linux, your choice of PCLinuxOS will prove not only to be an easy move, but a smart one as well.
This guide is not written in stone so it can be added to with relative ease. If you have a suggestion or find something we have left out, you are welcome to submit your idea or contribution via the help forums. We all make a difference at PCLinuxOS, each and everyone of us. All of us at PCLinuxOS welcome you to our family of users.
Now whaddaya say we get started?