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The thing to remember about Linux is that it shows you the devices as they really are, not as an abstract like Windows all devices in Linux are shown in the /dev directory the first drive (usually the first device on the first IDE controller) will show up /dev/hda e.g the first device: A on the hd controller the first device on the second IDE controller (often where cd/dvd drives are connected) might be /dev/hdc eg device C on the hd controller thinking about it that way might help you to remember the mnemonics If you have SATA drives a similar logic applies but they use sd not hd eg a sata drive might be something like /dev/sda , A representing the first drive on a sata controller I don't know if that helps but I hope it does Steph John Hansen wrote: > Stephanie Foster wrote: > >> It really depends where you want to head for, IT is such a diverse field >> >> Do you want a taught course or a self study course ? >> >> If you're into networking then perhaps the Cisco certified entry level >> technician CCENT which leads onto the CCNA qualification >> >> >> If you're interested in Microsh!t (ugh) then perhaps the MC Desktop >> Support Technician for tech support type people >> >> or the MC Server Administrator for server admin type of peeps >> >> >> CompTIA do a range of courses; >> >> The A+ which is very much all background on hardware for PCs >> >> The Net+ which is towards networking >> >> They even do a Linux+ >> >> There is a Linux course from the Linux Prosfessional Institute >> http://www.lpi.org/ >> >> There are also more distro oriented courses like Ubuntu certified >> Professional or the Red Hat courses >> >> Can I ask which organisation is offering the training & support ? >> >> Steph >> >> >> >> -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html