Open Source One

There r enough distros available. And I don’t have a computer that I can use personally. (‘coz its at home). There are 2 ways I can go about this:

I can buy a linux book (any distro) with a setup cd along with it. Next, I would need a system for myself. I can buy a laptop too, if I wanted to. But wat system config would I need? Can I buy a laptop second hand that is fast and efficient? The book that I had in mind is the Linux Bible. Because it has about 10 distros and enough information about how 2 use them. I wud want a cheap laptop! Is this a feasible idea?

What does the above alternative offer – learning wise?

The 2nd alternative, I could easily go 2 some training institute and learn. But in this case I won’t b having a system. I’d hve 2 work in the institute! And the things that I can learn r limited.

And there is no urgency…

Wat does the above alternative offer – learning wise?

Wat wud u choose – laptop/institute? Y?