Re: Yet another crash!

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In article <388E03F2.EA9A9682@netscape.net>, Bruce Richardson 
<itsbruce@netscape.net> wrote:

>It's the console (text mode) login.  Beyond it lies the command line, a
>bit like DOS only more complex and powerful.  Unlike windows, with Linux
>the GUI is just a component - you don't need the graphical interface to
>use the full power of the OS.  It's as well to learn how to work in this
>environment - some things in Linux are difficult to configurate from X. 
>And if X fails for some reason, you *have* to work at the console to fix
>it.
>
>If you don't know how to run programs from the command line I strongly
>suggest you get an introductory book on Linux and work through the
>chapters.  If you can, get a book that matches the distribution (and
>version number) you have - although many Linux books come with a Linux
>installation cd inside the cover.
>
Thanks Bruce. ;o)

-- 
Ian.
http://www.overhere30.freeserve.co.uk

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Subject: Re: Yet another crash!
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