Re: Help files
In a message dated 5/5/99 12:23:33 PM Central Daylight Time,
brian@linuxfreak.com writes:
> From what I understand, I am supose to be able to get help on the Debian
> system
> but every time I have tried, I get a search box and I get nothing replying
> to
> any search command that I give it. What do I do to fix it so I get some
> help?
>
If the web site isn't working, you have other options:
* man pages - these are the starting point for information. For example, to
get help on X, type 'man X'
* info pages - work the same as man pages, and in fact are the next level of
help.
* HOWTOs - these are in your /usr/doc dir, and contain bunches of help for
getting this going.
* list archives - on the debian site, go to the mailing list archives and
search there
* you can always ask for help here.
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