[wellylug] X Server

[Cliff Pratt]

Leo McKEEFRY wrote:
> Hi Cliff,
>             You got it in one. I'm like Sergeant Shultz "I know nothing" 
> my ownly experience with entering commands dates back to an old Lugable 
> machine I had back in the 80's and I wasn't all that great at getting 
> that to go.
>             I am sort of feeling that I need to get a reference book and 
> install the program rather than run from the CD.
> I have had a look in our local library and there is quite a number of 
> books on Linux, most of them a bit confusing. Should I be looking at 
> books on Unix, cheers Leo.
> 
One small etiquette point is to include a little of the previous post 
when you reply! Helps with the context.

You can post top or bottom of the original post so far as I am 
concerned, though some people have strong feelings on the matter.

It is best to snip some older posts, though, to avoid the post becoming 
too long.

Anyway, back to Unix/Linux. Any Unix/Linux book will do (with the 
exception of books on Solaris). There are enough similarities between 
most Unixes and Linux to make little difference though if you intend to 
use Linux, look for a book on that. An old one will do to start with, 
and will probably focus on the command line. Which is good, mainly, but 
won't help you get X working in a hurry!

It will take time, but I find it worth it.

I also had a Luggable. My back still hurts......

Cheers,

Cliff