Can't Find a Supervisor

[Joseph]

Avi Greenbury wrote:
> On Fri, 16 May 2008 14:31:23 -0500
> Joseph <ubuntu at e-pops.org> wrote:
> 
>> Robert Spanjaard wrote:
>>
> 
>> Got them....   it's now installed.  It was the double click.  Thanks everyone for the various commands....   and correct 
>> syntax for them.  I'll have to start saving these, or find an "Ubuntu for Dummies" book....    Is there a command manual for 
>> people like me who is not all that knowledgeable?
>>
> 
> Yes. Type 
> man <command>
> for information about that command. 
> <command> --help
> Generally gives usage hints.
> There is, i do believe, a Ubuntu for Dummies book. There's certainly something similar. I've seen quite an explosion of Linux-newbie books in book shops, both online and in real life.
> This is also pretty good (IMO) at explaining some of the differences between Linux and Windows:
> http://linux.oneandoneis2.org/LNW.htm
> 
> 
>> this is somewhat like dos...   
> 
> Only if you use the command shell. Most jobs can be done with an incredibly long stream of mouse clicks, too ;)
> 


Thanks you immensely....   THis is all good info.  I'll have to look up that book....   and hopefully there will be one.  <grin>

Joseph