Here is a general message for the newbies out there who are lost and confused. Linux is NOT Windows. Linux is Unix. Unix is relies heavily on command line instruction. Remember DOS? It's time to get used to that again. Let me suggest a *VERY* good book which will: Tell you what Unix is Tell you about its history Teach the basics of file editing using the most popular and widespread editors Teach you basic shell commands and scripting Teach you how to use ubiquitous files and utilities. and ultimately give you the background you need to successfully use almost any variety of Unix. The book: Unix System V Release 4: An Introduction (second edition) by K.H. Rosen, R.R. Rosinski, J. M. Farber, D. A. Host ISBN 0-07-882130-4 Learn this fundamentals, and there is no longer any reason to fear Linux or any kind of Unix. Have fun! -Stephen-
