missing programs, books for beginners?
Jay Daniels
tux at myt60.net
Sat Aug 1 22:34:10 UTC 2009
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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