[SOLVED] Ubuntu 101 and forum searching?

Hello all,

After just getting it up I realized I know nothing about it. Is there a recommendation on this forum for a book like 'Ubuntu for Dummies' or similar that I can get to help me get started? Out on amazon I did find http://www.amazon.com/Ubuntu-Unleashed-2008-Covering-8-04/dp/067232993X/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_k2a_3_txt/176-4641512-9516930?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-2&pf_rd_r=0JXAS9857KFC2RQTA6NJ&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=304485601&pf_rd_i=0470125055. This looked like a better read.

Also if there is a tutorial on this site for using search I may be able to find answers from a previous post rather than posting a new thread.

Thanks in advance for your replies, Mike :p:p

http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/

best free info out there, the creator is a moderator to this forum

A lot of useful resources: https://help.ubuntu.com/community

There is a 'Search' button in the navigation bar on the top .. It has a lot of options too and an advanced search ..

I have been reasonably impressed with "A practical guide to Ubuntu Linux" by Mark G. Sobell. Seems to cover lots of good stuff from an intro and history all the way to some complex stuff. Individual chapters on installing and partitioning (with pictures and everything! ), networking, setting up the web server, shell scripting and a whole host of other topics. Isn't exactly a "pocket edition" at 1100+ pages though ... :lolflag:

mikey

I want to thank everyone for the ppinters. Exactly what I was looking for. ):P

Mike

Also force yourself to use ubuntu as much as possible. In the beginning it's to want to resort back into windows when your trying to get something done. If it's on a deadline, obviously go with what you're used to, but go back and google how to do it in Ubuntu.

In no time you'll be able to move comfortably around the OS