manual

[Peter N Spotts]

On Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:24:05 +0100
mike <mike at mga.demon.co.uk> wrote:

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> Phil Sexton wrote:
> > mike wrote:
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> >> J keep reading RTFM is there such a thing as a written manual for
> >> Ubuntu be interesting to read i guess? also where can a ciopy be
> >> obtained?
> >
> > Google is your friend.
> >
> > http://www.google.com/linux
> >
> > Try a search for "ubuntu manual" for Ubuntu specific guides.
> >
> > Use Synaptic and search for and install rutebook for a
> > comprehensive guide to Linux.
> >
> > O'Reilly sells some good books as well. I recommend "Running
> > Linux" and "Linux in a Nutshell"
> >
> > http://oreilly.com/
> >
> ubuntu manual brought nothing in google however petes suggestion of
> Amazon does seem the way to go I prefer a paper book to electronic as
> to use as a reference when in the middle of something means swoping
> screens etc. but what you suggest is also good and may download as
> well Thank you
> mike
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I'll second "Running Linux"! It's a great distribution-independent book
that I've found invaluable for moving beyond the GUI...

Pete

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