Thanks Tom, A log book is a good idea of which I've been doing but within linux in KWRITE. Probably should be doing this on paper though incase the pc dies for what ever reason..
JBanks --- Condon Thomas A KPWA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Joshua, > > > I'm writing to this list in the hopes that I can get some resolution, > > insight, clarity and to vent in the hopes that someone understands > > and can possibly help symathize/empythize. Thus, it is a little long > > winded...but please take the time to readon and help get me on the > > right path:) I don't need allot of hand holding just some suggestions > > and some Wise Eyes. > > Some very good advice from those I've read so far. > > One very important thing that you need to learn is document what you do. > Keep a log book by the computer and make a practice of writing down every > command that you enter so you can un-do what you fiddle with if it doesn't > work. You will find that this gives a better cause/effect feedback than > your memory will, and it will teach you some lessons about how Linux and > Gentoo are put together. This includes editing files, too. Make a backup > before the edit that you can restore if needed and record the name of the > backup in your log. > > Yes, I know there is a history file that will list all of your commands. > But if you are working in multiple screens (either through X and several > windows or through the <ALT>Fn consoles) you won't automatically save them > all, only the one that performs the system shutdown or reboot. The others > will be lost unless you manually save them. All will be lost if you manage > to hose things up to where the system crashes (been there, done that). You > also need to have access to the disk to read the history, but a notebook is > available all the time. > > > Tom :-}) > > Thomas A. Condon > > Plain Text Emails Don't Spread Virii! > > -- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list
