missing programs, books for beginners?

[Tim Tebbit]

Sharon Ruck wrote:
> Howdy!
> I'm new to Linux, my ex was the guru.  I have worked a tiny amount in 
> Unix about 10 years ago in Antarctica.  Windows xp expert (installs, 
> repairs, etc), piece of junk....
> 
> Anyway, I really like Linux so far (9.04 Jaunty version), but when I 
> try to use a few programs referenced to by a book I have, they are 
> not in the menus where the book states they are.  Like network 
> manager, and a couple other system programs.  Did they change the 
> locations, did they not install on their own, or are they something I 
> have to find and then install.  I understand the outside "archives" 
> for Linux programs, I have found and installed a few.
> 
> I can not get the system to recognize my airlink 101 usb adapter for 
> internet, so I am using windows to do research and Linux to just 
> figure it out.  I barely understand the command/shell/root type 
> system, but I'm a fast learner.
> 
> Is there a book or group of books I should invest in, I REALLY want 
> to send MS to the trash.  I have learned a bunch just watching this 
> list for a week or so.
> 
> Thanks for any suggestions, I'll go back to listening.
> Sharon
> 
> 

This one if free.. I haven't looked over it at all, but it should 
contain lots of relevant information. Plus it's free!

http://www.ubuntupocketguide.com/index_main.html