[Cialug] Hello and can I get some recommendations

[chris rheinherren]

Welcome to the group Aaron.

Like you I'm newer to linux myself. I have found the following book to be
very helpful.

Linux Phrasebook, Essential code and commands by Scott Granneman. Published
by Addison Wesley.

-Chris

On Sun, Apr 10, 2011 at 14:07, Aaron Cooper <darthcooper24 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hello Everyone,
>
> I hope it's ok to introduce myself though the mailing list.  I'm figuring
> i'll come to the next meeting but wanted to say hi first.
>
> Here's a little bit of information about me.  I don't have formal training
> in computers, a little excel and access is the hightlight of my college
> computer classes.  I know how to use a computer for gaming and basic
> things.  I am very new to linux I've installed it once or twice over the
> years but never used it much after.  I'm interested in learning more about
> computer security, networking, linux, programming, ect.
>
> I have a two year degree in accounting, probally should have gone into
> something more computer related but by the time I figured that out I was
> almost done with my accounting degree so I finished it.  I'm 26, male, and
> not currently employed.  I like Video/computer games and am love sci fi,
> especially star wars and star trek.
>
> As for the recommedations I would love some ideas on a good first
> programming language to learn.  I was thinking about python but i'm open to
> other ideas.  Also I am interested in good introductory Linux books
> espically ubuntu.
>
> I look forward to meeting and hearing from everyone,
>
>
> Aaron Cooper
>
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