I'll also formulate that differently. One of the tasks I usually give to newbies is to configure a Linux or BSD with a running Apache/Nginx/whatever from ground up. (for example using Gentoo Stage 1, as I know that it has hidden bugs)
I don't do that because I think they should learn Linux by heart, but because it gives you a great insight on how an operating system distribution is put together: what is fixed, which parts are moving. Its a quick run through everything that you cannot get using Windows or Mac OS X.
I don't do that because I think they should learn Linux by heart, but because it gives you a great insight on how an operating system distribution is put together: what is fixed, which parts are moving. Its a quick run through everything that you cannot get using Windows or Mac OS X.