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5 Things New Linux Converts Should Know

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http://www.ubuntux.org – If you’ve recently converted to Linux from Windows, or if you’re just giving Linux a shot, there are a few things you need to know right off the bat about how Linux works and where the major differences are when compared to Windows. Here are 5 things all new converts should know when they dive into Linux. Full Story (Distributions)

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