Newbie!!

[sagmate]

hey ubuntu world!! this is my first time and i really don't know what i'm doin so if u guys can walk me through it would be great!!! thanks in advance!!

[Jay Car]

Welcome to Ubuntu! Sadly your post may not receive many "walk-throughs" without some idea of what task you need to be walked-through. It's always good to be as specific as you can about problems you might have.

It's a good sign that you are here though, because you figured that part out by yourself. That's a good start! :)

[bumanie]

Firstly, welcome.
What do want to walk through? Very hard to walk you through when there is no problem stated. If you want to learn how to use ubuntu/linux there are lots of stuff here (http://ubuntuforums.org/forumdisplay.php?f=100) and also there is lots on the general Internet. Just be prepared to read a lot of stuff and take things slowly and of course come back here and ask when you have a specific problem.

[sadaruwan12]

Firstly, welcome.
What do want to walk through? Very hard to walk you through when there is no problem stated. If you want to learn how to use ubuntu/linux there are lots of stuff here (http://ubuntuforums.org/forumdisplay.php?f=100) and also there is lots on the general Internet. Just be prepared to read a lot of stuff and take things slowly and of course come back here and ask when you have a specific problem.

Yes I've to agree with bumanie.

[maizuddin35]

what do you want to know when you have install ubuntu on your pc is, update , upgrade, install.haha.:)
Ooh. Welcome!

[sagmate]

okay thanks for the advice..

[Axilus]

You just have to learn from experience. I took a whole lot of precaution to not mess up my system, but in it's inevitability I ended up doing it like 3 times (complete reinstallation). The more you try to avoid problems the less you can learn from them.

Just try to equip yourself to be prepared for any problems that come your way; The best way to do that, I think we would all agree hands down, is to learn how to use the terminal. I recommend this site (http://gd.tuwien.ac.at/linuxcommand.org/learning_the_shell.php).

I myself am almost an intermediate at shell script and terminal commands; and I did a complete swap to Ubuntu a little over a year ago. So yes, it will take some time, and there most likely will be a few hiccups on you way to having a Cup Full of Ubuntu. So the only thing you should be doing is learning as much as you can about Linux and how everything works.

N.B. This forum is a great place to start. Nice going.

[sagmate]

I do have a problem I know I'll really need some help with and that bash scripting. I'm currently taking a Linux class (Fedora/RHEL) and that's something i really don't understand.

[Elfy]

moved to cafe

[tmette]

Being a newbie rules.

[Ralph L]

I am still a newbie, but I do have a system up and running. I chronicled my experience at http://ubuntulinuxnoviceguide.webs.com/ . You might want to look at it for hints on what some other newbie did. It is a project in work and I am now working on a file backup document, an iPod interaction document, and a cd/dvd document.

Ralph

[Rubi1200]

Try these links:

http://psychocats.net/ubuntu/index.php

http://sites.google.com/site/easylinuxtipsproject/Home

[NightwishFan]

Welcome to Ubuntu my friend. Also try here:
http://ubuntu-manual.org/

[linux-hack]

First of all you could read the ubuntu documentation .. that will be a good start dont you think ?! ;)

[kingrobdun]

Welcome to the forums.

[bondo101]

Firstly, welcome.
What do want to walk through? Very hard to walk you through when there is no problem stated. If you want to learn how to use ubuntu/linux there are lots of stuff here (http://ubuntuforums.org/forumdisplay.php?f=100) and also there is lots on the general Internet. Just be prepared to read a lot of stuff and take things slowly and of course come back here and ask when you have a specific problem.
Thanks for the site it will help a lot. I have been reading books about programming in linux kinda confusing , I understand what there talking about , but this site seams clearer. Thank you bondo101):P
Also welcome noob i,m kinda a noob myself still learning.

[steveneddy]

I do have a problem I know I'll really need some help with and that bash scripting. I'm currently taking a Linux class (Fedora/RHEL) and that's something i really don't understand.

Then pay attention.

If you have an issue, post a question in the appropriate place on the forums.

Don't forget to search the forums before posting a thread about your issue, as I'm sure that your question has already been asked.

Remember - Google is your friend.

Welcome to the UF - :popcorn:

[chiliman]

i read alot of very useful information in this Sticky thread in the Absolute Beginner talk section. http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=801404

[maizuddin35]

thanks for the link chiliman, i didnt know about that one. haha:)