HI!, -infant @ linux

[OxentroT]

Hello everybody I am new to this thread as I am new to using linux systems. i have Ubuntu8.10 and would like to learn the terminal command. As I am quite unable to install some of my choice apps. All IM asking here,what would be a great read UNIX for dummies? or is there a complete idiot's guide to? I would just like an opinion from a seasoned usr.

Thenkyou.

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[2hot6ft2]

Here are some helpful things to bookmark for future reference.

Terminal aka Bash
http://www.gnu.org/software/bash/manual/bashref.html#Copying-This-Manual

Linux is Not Windows
http://linux.oneandoneis2.org/LNW.htm

Ubuntu Linux Resources
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/index

Linux alternatives to windows apps
http://www.osalt.com/
http://www.linux.org/apps/
http://www.gimpshop.com/
http://www.linuxappfinder.com/

Everyone asks coming from windows
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Linuxvirus
Linux doesn't really need an anti virus but it is installed by default anyway. If you want a gui for it use this in a terminal
Applications>Accessories>Terminal

sudo apt-get install clamtk
then it will be in
Applications>System Tools>Virus Scanner

If you want avast or AVG look here. https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Antivirus

Avast and AVG only have 32 bit versions.

And to add avast to the menu the instructions are here. http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=34748.0

Customizing and apps
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=856190
http://quickstart.phpbb.net/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=11

Learning Linux
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=790485
http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Intrepid
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=655207

Troubleshooting, multimedia and misc help
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=766683
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=885437
http://tazbuntu.blogspot.com/2008/07/remove-old-kernels-in-ubuntu.html

Welcome and enjoy