learning Linux

From: Harry Souders (hsouders@calweb.com)
Date: Mon Jul 26 1999 - 18:33:26 PDT


> I spend 2 hours learning all about some utility so that I can do
> something it does well, when if I had know someone to ask who knew what
> was going on and would answer my questions it would have taken 10 minutes
> to do. Sure I knew a heck of a lot more than if I had just asked someone
> but is the time worth it every time?
> I appreciate people telling me which Fm to read rather than just answering
> my question but ... too little time ...

I agree with your statements.

Someone once said about Linux (most likely a Microsoft user):
Linux is alright if your time is worth nothing.

Every now and then I feel this way. ..Like the how it took all
weekend to get debian (thought I'd try a different dist.) installed
just the way I like it.

> ... if you read 12 pages a day it will only take one year (on my
> work system) and you will certainly be able to amaze people...

I believe you!!

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Harry Souders - hsouders@pacbell.net
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