missing programs, books for beginners?
Cybe R. Wizard
cyber_wizard at mindspring.com
Sat Aug 1 19:52:23 UTC 2009
On Sat, 01 Aug 2009 12:18:28 -0700
Sharon Ruck <ruckster at curlewagape.com> 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
>
While not Ubuntu-specific, this one has helped me with Linux more than
any other:
Linux: Rute User's Tutorial and Exposition, an online book
Linux: Rute User's Tutorial and Exposition is a book written by Paul
Sheer and published by Prentice Hall. It covers the use of GNU/Linux
for a novice to intermediate user. System administration is covered
as well.
Get it with your package manager or by:
>sudo apt-get install rutebook>
Read it in your browser.
Cybe R. Wizard
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