Linux for Beginners

I have been struggling to learn enough Linux to setup EMC. This is not a
learning
curve - more like a long uphill climb!!

I have installed RH 5.2 on a dedicated machine but don't seem to be able to
get
an isp connection to work. Need the connection to download RTLinux and EMC.
Also
don't have a clue of how to install patches, compiling, etc. The quest
continues.

I ran across a linux version called DRAGONLINUX which can be installed on a
DOS
or Windows machine and only takes ~20mg of disk space. I'm certain it won't
run
EMC but it may help to learn the basics of running linux. The url is:

http://www.dataphone.se/~dragon/thomas/dragon/index2.htm

Take a look. It may be something to putter with until you make a commitment
to a
dedicated linux box.

Don't split the list - I don't understand most of what I read - but I read
it anyway!

My goal is to retrofit a bp clone cnc I have that is equipped with servos,
amps,
and linear scales, but is missing the control console.

Bob