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Newbie

Newbie may be a slang term but in Linux a new boy always is welcome.

See the link: Newbie in Wikipedia.

Also known as noob they should:

• NOT be made fun of

• Try to help themselves

• In general self identify

• Try some searching in the forum first (Or use Google)

• Have lots of fun

Some Links

Newbie Shakedown Guide - What's Linux?

Linux Newbie FAQ

For some more background see also: Hacker and Jargon File