Can't Find a Supervisor

[Avi Greenbury]

On Fri, 16 May 2008 14:31:23 -0500
Joseph <ubuntu at e-pops.org> wrote:

> Robert Spanjaard wrote:
> 

> Got them....   it's now installed.  It was the double click.  Thanks everyone for the various commands....   and correct 
> syntax for them.  I'll have to start saving these, or find an "Ubuntu for Dummies" book....    Is there a command manual for 
> people like me who is not all that knowledgeable?
> 

Yes. Type 
man <command>
for information about that command. 
<command> --help
Generally gives usage hints.
There is, i do believe, a Ubuntu for Dummies book. There's certainly something similar. I've seen quite an explosion of Linux-newbie books in book shops, both online and in real life.
This is also pretty good (IMO) at explaining some of the differences between Linux and Windows:
http://linux.oneandoneis2.org/LNW.htm


> this is somewhat like dos...   

Only if you use the command shell. Most jobs can be done with an incredibly long stream of mouse clicks, too ;)

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Avi Greenbury