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10 things you should know about every Linux installation

If you want to make the switch from windows to Linux you should know some common differences between the two operating systems. A techrepublic article describes ten differences that every new Linux user should know before making the switch.

The article explains the differences of the file hierarchy, gives on overview on *nix permissions and the command line interface. Its great for a quick overview of some of the key features of Linux. It won´t be useful for more experienced users though. Nevertheless its worth to take a look.

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About the Author:Martin Brinkmann is a journalist from Germany who founded Ghacks Technology News Back in 2005. He is passionate about all things tech and knows the Internet and computers like the back of his hand. You can follow Martin on Facebook or Twitter.

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