[ale] Ignorant Newbie

[Keith Hopkins]

Julia Malvina wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I was just wondering if there's a class somewhere that gives you an 
> introduction to Linux.  I've installed it on an old computer but am not 
> sure about some of the terminology and other basics.  I feel like if I 
> understood just a little more I might be able to move along faster.
> 

Can't recommend any classes, but like the others said, feel free to ask questions.

   man pages are your friends.  HOW-TO docs are the man pages' friends (tldp.org)

If you want reading materials, this might be a good place to start:
   http://www.linux-tutorial.info/cgi-bin/display.pl?224&0&0&0&3
   http://www.learninglinux.com/faq.php?myfaq=yes&id_cat=3&categories=Basic+Operations
   http://www.linuxnovice.org/
   http://www.ctssn.com/
   http://www.linux.ie/newusers/beginners-linux-guide/
   http://sunsite.dk/linux-newbie/

-- 
Lost in Tokyo,
   Keith



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