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Linux 101
Thursday, April 22, 2004 by uM0p apsdn | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Believe it or not, I''m getting little help from the linux forums. In trying to learn Linux, I''ve downloaded SLAX distro. Questions:
1. How do I install .tar.gz files? And run them, if not by "double-clicking"?
2. Where can I find the useful commands? (I''ve googled and found little discription as to how to use the listed commands)
3. Which distribution is the "best" for everyday use?
4. Which one of use use Linux? Raise your hand.
1. How do I install .tar.gz files? And run them, if not by "double-clicking"?
2. Where can I find the useful commands? (I''ve googled and found little discription as to how to use the listed commands)
3. Which distribution is the "best" for everyday use?
4. Which one of use use Linux? Raise your hand.
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uM0p apsdn
Reply #22 Monday, April 26, 2004 1:36 AM
Reply #22 Monday, April 26, 2004 1:36 AM
I have some programming experience, VB, C, HTML etc. I do understand how the command-line works. My main "problem" is not knowing what the commands are. And googling for the list commands doesn''t mean I know how to use them due to their lack of descriptions.
Ie. "useradd -m username" - add new username.
How could I''ve known which part of that was the command and the other part was to be replace with a username. Okay, okay that one was obvious, but I was just using it as an example.
I''m slowly but surely on my way. Linux for Dummies, I should look into that book. When all else fail, I''ll set it free. Out the window! The water I''ll save for a drink.
Ie. "useradd -m username" - add new username.
How could I''ve known which part of that was the command and the other part was to be replace with a username. Okay, okay that one was obvious, but I was just using it as an example.
I''m slowly but surely on my way. Linux for Dummies, I should look into that book. When all else fail, I''ll set it free. Out the window! The water I''ll save for a drink.
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Reply #21 Sunday, April 25, 2004 10:14 PM