Re: scripting

[Nigel Henry <cave.dnb@tiscali.fr>]

On Thursday 15 March 2007 17:36, john gennard wrote:
> I'm trying to understand Debian's startup procedure and
> follow the relevant scripts. Where can I find a tutorial
> on scripting?
>
> For example, /etc/init.d/rc - I can roughly understand
> what is happening (the comments often indicate the way), but
> the finer points are obscure. I've found a tutorial written
> in 2000 and a number of other things which appear to relate
> to bash scripting, but none show many of the words used in
> /etc/init.d/rc. Does each Distro create it's own words?
>
> I realise I shall not become expert, but that's no reason not
> to try to reach a certain level. Can someone indicate the way
> to a 'beginners guide/tutorial'? A direct reply would be
> appreciated - I've been subscribed to the list for ten years,
> but have recently been forced to unsubscribe (over 100 OT
> posts per day has become too much for me to deal with on dial-up).
>
> John.

By coincidence that has been discussed today. Just do an.
apt-get install abs-guide

To use it, and I was clueless, just type a / into the webbrowser, and work 
your way down the tree to /usr/share/doc/abs-guide/html/index.html

Nigel.