Stewart James Leonard wrote:
> Just wondering if there is someone out there willing to teach a
> new dog some old tricks?
ktb wrote:
> Part of being a Linux user is teaching yourself how to use Linux.
I will absolutely agree with this comment. I've learned how to use
UNIX and Linux this way from the very start. I didn't have a computer
in college, but we had 24hr access to the DEC 420 Terminals in what we
called "The Fishbowl," a study room next to the library. Funny how
the memory of my "geeking out" on the old orange-screen terminals
prompted a friend to recommend me as a candidate for a new programming
position to his employer two months after I graduated college -- with
a Biochemistry degree. ;-)
Now, to give you some ideas on resources. Kent gave you a couple good
ones too (listed 1 and 4).
1. Debian GNU/Linux: Guide to Installation and Usage
This book used to be published by New Riders, but has
since been removed from publishing. The link given you
was the on-line version.
2. Install all of the -doc packages for any software you install
(if they have a -doc package).
3. Install these Documentation packages and access them locally:
* task-newbie-help (installs doc-base, debian-guide,
ldp-ligs)
* task-doc (installs many listed below)
* ldp-sag
* doc-linux-text or doc-linux-html
Installs HOWTO's available at http://www.linuxdoc.org
* doc-debian
* kernel-doc-<version installed>
* bash-doc
Learn about the bash shell and get good examples
* manpages, man-db
* info
4. Use Kent's suggestion and get involved with LUG's
5. GOOGLE!
6. IRC: #debian on Open Projects Network
Good luck!
References
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1. http://www.newriders.com/debian/html/noframes/
2. apt-cache search '(-doc)' | sort | more
3. apt-cache show <package>
4. http://www.linux.org/users/index.html
5. http://www.google.com
6. apt-get install epic4; epic4 <nickname>; (in IRC) /join #debian
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