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   Message 29,470 of 30,566   
   Felix to Mike Easter   
   Re: DistroWatch Q&A: Advice for new Linu   
   29 Oct 25 17:33:22   
   
   XPost: alt.comp.os.windows-10   
   From: none@not.here   
      
   Mike Easter wrote:   
   > Hank Rogers wrote:   
   >> It's pretty easy to help new linux users. I just point them to the   
   >> man pages and say RTFM.  They get the message instantly.   
   >   
   > Perhaps you are being sarcastic. Or perhaps you are pretending to be   
   > one of those unhelpful linux helpers MikeS mentioned.  I see Win   
   > tracks in your header.   
   >   
   > In any case, while man pages are useful, the only person such flippant   
   > advice is useful is to someone who doesn't know that there are man pages.   
   >   
   > Most people seeking linux help need information provided in a more   
   > useful way than just what can be found in man pages, which are often   
   > found to be informative but suboptimal for an individual and specific   
   > question.   
   >   
      
   where is the LM manual located?   
      
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