missing programs, books for beginners?

[Jay Daniels]

On Sat, 2009-08-01 at 15:29 -0400, Tim Tebbit wrote:
> 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
> 
> 

This book suggest the upgrade path from 8.04 LTS is to a non-LTS
version?  This doesn't make sense.

I was under the impression that the upgrade for 8.04 LTS has not been
released yet since I believe LTS users would certainly want to upgrade
to the next "LTS" release?



jay d
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