Hi,

I have installed PCQ Linux 7.1 on my intel pIII machine. This is the first 
time I am using Linux. The system is working smoothly and I am so happy to 
get rid of windows! But there are a few teething problems that I have 
encountered:

1. I use a Logitech Cordless Mouseman Wheel and its wheel button doesnt work 
in Linux. I serached several newsgroups but many of the solutions available 
were not helpful. So surfing the web is a bit tedious.

2. Like in windows, there is the Add/Remove option in Control Panel and I 
mostly install new software under Programs Files. Similarly, where should I 
dload and install new software here? Which directroy should server the same 
purpose as Programs Files in Windows? Also, how do I remove programs? I have 
a few incomplete installations and dont know how to get rid of them.

3. Could you explain the directory structure? I dont know what each dir. is 
for, what to put where etc.

4. Is there any MS word/powerpoint viewer available? I stil get emails 
attached with word docs and I am unable to view them or modify them.

5.  Which is the best browser for Linux? I have netscape 4.77 but its not 
great. I tried dloading net. 6.1 but it doesnt install. Could u please send 
net 6.1 and other good browsers on ur next CD?

6.  Also, as I am new to Linux, I wanted to know that is it possbile to do 
everything from the terminal screen say dial to the net, surf, issue various 
commands etc? Can I get a comprehensive list of the most often used shell 
commands?

7. The KDE version shipped is 2.1.2 and kde.org now gives 2.2.1. I wanted to 
upgrad the package but I dont how to install the package and also what 
package to select from the website for downloading. Will I lose my current 
settings, internet cnxns, installed software? Please help me out.

I know I am asking alot but I think these are very common issues that many 
newcomers might be facing.

Thanks a lot

Gaurav 

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