About

This blog is dedicated to recording the experiences of a linux noob’s first encounter with Linux. Hopefully this will be helpful to other first-time users of Linux and those thinking of making the switch from Windows to Linux.

Hardware:
Toshiba Satellite Pro M10
Specifications can be found here:
http://linux.toshiba-dme.co.jp/linux/eng/pc/satProM10_report.htm

Previous Linux distributions:
1. Ubuntu 5.10 “Breezy Badger” (see release notes here)
Kernel: Linux 2.6.12.6
Installation: dual-boot with Windows XP

2. Debian 3.1 “Sarge”
Installation: dual-boot with Windows XP

Current Linux distribution: Debian 4.0 “Etch”
Kernel: Linux 2.6.18
Installation: dual-boot with Windows XP

noob-ness rating: GUIs all the way!

Header image credit: Printer jam