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From: Tim Erlin <tperlin@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Another Beginner Squeaks Up
To: Melody Akins <unixpower@hotmail.com>,
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First, all of the resources that have been mentioned
are right on. There's one that I'd like to add which
has been (and still is) of great use to me. 

http://www.mostgraveconcern.com/freebsd

Great step-by-steps for when you're tired of trying to
figure out *how* it works and just want to experience
some success. 

--Tim


--- Melody Akins <unixpower@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hello!
> 
> I'm obviously interested in UNIX or I wouldn't have
> subscribed to this list. 
>   Having said that, it appears I am in 'over my
> head!'  You folks have 
> forgotten more than I will ever know, I think.
> 
> Question:  Having only a very rudimentary (One
> unfinished COBOL programming 
> class in 1979)knowledge of programming, and only a
> bit less knowledge of 
> operating systems, I'd like to know where to begin. 
> I think starting with 
> UNIX might be a mistake...?  My sons are both
> technicians/sysadmins, but 
> because I'm 'mom,' they don't think I'm serious
> about learning.
> 
> I'd like to learn UNIX because I want to work on
> back-end internet /intranet 
> support and this knowledge is necessary.  Any help
> will be much appreciated.
> 
> Warmly,
> Melody Akins
> 
>
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