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Old 11-18-09, 03:34
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Does anyone know of a a web site that I can go to in order to find out how to use Linux better, as I am a beginner with it. Thanks
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Well you can get a Linux Mint user guide from here:

http://www.linuxmint.com/download.php

Linux Mint 7 Gloria is the current "stable version" while 8 is (RC) basically in beta testing stages.

From the linux I have used so far it they are very straightforward and have most of the features you could want from an OS for a working system, not that great for gaming.

Linux Mint has media players as well so can play almost anything you want (Video and Audio).
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Default Re: Using Linux

plenty of links on the web but to start look here...

http://www.searchlores.org/linux.htm

look for Rute book

check out TLDP

most peeps quit an go back to ezpeasy windows

now an then a peep does want to learn "linux" just not that often.

too many pseudo gurus pimping the fanboy flavor of the week

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Default Re: Using Linux

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most peeps quit an go back to ezpeasy windows

now an then a peep does want to learn "linux" just not that often.

too many pseudo gurus pimping the fanboy flavor of the week

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I'm a n00b as well trying to learn. Positive and encouraging inputs from your end will keep me/us motivated.
Just a thought
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here ya go tony

http://www.linux.org/lessons/
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It was also help if you mentioned the distro and version you are running. All distros are not the same.
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I do suggest Linux Mint I mentioned above as I took it for a few hour spin yesterday and was very impressed.
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As usual, search the net, it's all out there for free

search on

learning linux beginer turorial

also see this

http://www.linux.org/lessons/
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