On Tue, 21 Dec 1999 17:17:07 -0500, you wrote:
>1) I'm a COMPLETE newbie to Linux, what books do you recommend that I should
>read? I already ordered Running Linux by O'Reilly but it hadn't arrived yet
>but some of the recommendations on Amazon said it wasn't really aimed at
>newbies.
Well...not sure if he has a current version out, but the book "LINUX
INSTALLATION- Getting Started" written by Matt Welsh was about as
basic as you could get. There are some other good ones out there.
But what is readable and usable is very subjective
My recommendation is go to one of your local book chain stores, and
look through the linux books there. Barnes and Nobles chain, for
example carry a very good section of unix and linux books. Look
throught them and find the one that most appeals and is readable and
understandable to you. That way you arent disappointed and get a
book that you have a hard time understanding. Then you can either buy
it there, or order it over the net from Amazon, or whoever..(cheaper
that way).
One that I recommend as an addon, not a primary book, is called "Linux
In Plain English" by Patrick Volkerding and Kevin Reichard. Its a
Slackware series book put out by MIS: Press Inc.
Its a refence to all Unix commands and is even cross-refenced with DOS
command equivalents for those familiar with DOS. Its a good book to
keep beside the monitor for quick linux command and command options
lookup.
>2) Linux says it cannot open my modem - so does that automatically mean that
>is a winmodem (it's an OEM modem w/ my Compaq Presario 4550)? And if it is,
It could be. However, on the offchance that it could be due to an IRQ
setting, check your settings in the bios of your computer. But more
than likely it is a winmodem.
>are there any other ways to make it work w/ Linux other than buying a new
>modem (such as finding a driver even if it is a winmodem)?
There is NO way a winmodem is going to work in linux. Not going to
happen..and there are no drivers to do so. Unfortunately you are
going to be stuck with getting another modem. If so, getting an
external model will ensure that you dont mistakenly buy another
winmodem.
Good luck.
>
>3) I've just installed Corel Wordperfect 8 and I wasn't too sure what
>directory I should install it in so i installed it in /dev/usr/wordperfect
>(I logged in as root), so would that be ok or should I install it in a
>different directory.
>
>Thanks for an help.
>
>
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