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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              --       Linux Mint 22.2       Q: What's the difference between Linux and Windows?       A: You rule Linux, Microsoft Windows rules you              --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05        * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)    |
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