im wantig to start learning linux. all i have is a knopix boot cd. but it boots to a full OS. what do you guys recomend i start doing first. should i pick a linux os and put it on a computer. i only have one laptop and one desktop.
thanks

for just learning mandrake is the easyest.
i have suse9.0 pro on its own deditcated machine.
you can duel boot but this can lead to its own problems and learning curves.
you can do a linuxgoogle search and find all the info you could posibly need or read .

Along with that I'd also recommend learning how to install Apache and PHP. It'll help you build your strength in command line.

SUSE is good and version 9.2 was just released that has the latest updates to the kernel and desktops.

The best thing to do with Linux is jump in and start using it, partition your data so you can do as many reinstalls as you like without loosing anything and you'll be up to speed in a few days.

http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/linux/RHL-9-Manual/getting-started-guide/
In my view,you'd better to scan the redhatlinux docs above,although,it will take your long time.
It's very helpful if you do it.You can learn all things about linux,from installation to operation,that your want to know.For your reference.
Good luck.

Suse Pro is good, and probably one of the easiest to install. I have it running on a Toshiba Laptop (Suse 9.1), and my desktop PC has it as well because I have twin LCDs, and Suse was the easiest to get set up. (short on time)

I have used Fedora, Red Hat, Mandrake (now Mandriva), and I started with Slackware, 9 years ago. If you really want to get your hands dirty, start with Slackware, but the learning curve is steep, as you will probably have to recompile the kernel and everything else.

I only use Knoppix as a repair tool on faulty Windows machines. If you have plenty of room on the drive, you can install multiple versions of Linux, to play around with.