missing programs, books for beginners?
Ray Parrish
crp at cmc.net
Sun Aug 2 22:41:12 UTC 2009
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
>
>
>
books for beginners
<http://www.rayslinks.com/Learning%20Linux%20References.html>
Later, Ray Parrish
--
The Furure of Technology
http://www.rayslinks.com/The%20Future%20of%20Technology.html
Ray's Links, a variety of links to usefull things, and articles by Ray.
http://www.rayslinks.com
Writings of "The" Schizophrenic, what it's like to be a schizo, and other
things including my poetry.
http://www.writingsoftheschizophrenic.com
More information about the ubuntu-users
mailing list