There's a hard way and a harder way to get started with Linux. There's also an easy way, but it generally involves knowing what you're doing before you start. Either that, or having some very cluey friends. This presentation will help to give you a quick pointer in the right direction. Or at least, not the wrong one.

1. Getting Started With Linux How NOT to do it

2. Wipe your hard drive and start fresh

3. Listen to your friends

4. Hand over cash

5. Panic!

6. Go it alone

7. Never, ever experiment

8. And most of all ... Take everything VERY seriously!

9. Lana Brindley [email_address] @Loquacities 0410 500 659