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   Felix to All   
   Re: DistroWatch Q&A: Advice for new Linu   
   29 Oct 25 23:36:43   
   
   XPost: alt.comp.os.windows-10   
   From: none@not.here   
      
   Daniel70 wrote:   
   > On 29/10/2025 5:33 pm, Felix wrote:   
   >> 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?   
   >>   
   > Open a Command Window and type "Man" .... should work, Felix.   
      
   I thought it would be a PDF to download or on a website. anyhow, I   
   usually just google if I want to know something, or ask here   
      
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