Ubuntu
ubiquity package

New to linux

Asked by Mike McMullen

I can't find any utilities that you would find with windows. Like a control panel with things like network connections, add or remove programs. The only similarities with Windows I see is on line. Is there a book or guide that I can get that would explain the differences and similarities of Linux and Windows? I'm no whiz but I can usually fix any problem my family can cause to our computers, I feel a bit lost with Linux. The only icon I have on my desk top is the Ubuntu, no wall paper, no screen saver. Am I expecting Linux to be too much like Windows?

Thanks in advance for any help,
Mike

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George Standish (george-standish-deactivatedaccount) said : 		#1

Mike,

Linux is certainly very different from Windows, it can be overwhelming at first - but if you stick with it, eventually WIndows will feel "weird".

For some basic, getting started help I'd recommend you check out the Ubuntu Manual - available at http://ubuntu-manual.org/

Enjoy Ubuntu,
George Standish

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arochester (arochester) said : 		#2

Basic Toolkit
1) Download the Linux Starter Pack - http://www.tuxradar.com/linuxstarterpack
2) Look at the UNOFFICIAL Ubuntu Guide - http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Maverick
3) Look at the UNOFFICIAL Kubuntu Guide - http://kubuntuguide.org/Maverick
4) Look at Psychocats - http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu
5) Download the Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference - http://www.ubuntupocketguide.com/index_main.html
6) Download Ubuntu 10.4 Manual - http://ubuntu-manual.org/

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GREG T. (ubuntuer) said : 		#3

post the question in firefox search box and find ubuntu answers all over the net .

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mimoski (mimmopasca) said : 		#4

start with clickin on the desktop:you can change yuor desktop wallpapers
or the shape of your window

from the top lok for application and the ubuntu software center you can get some new pack for new programs
chek for rythynbox to hear some music etc

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mimoski (mimmopasca) said : 		#5

click on the I in the blue circol and read.slowly slowly you get in

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mimoski (mimmopasca) said : 		#6

to have an icon click on the program and save it on the desktop

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George Standish (george-standish-deactivatedaccount) said : 		#7

Mike,

Linux is certainly very different from Windows, it can be overwhelming at first - but if you stick with it, eventually WIndows will feel "weird".

For some basic, getting started help I'd recommend you check out the Ubuntu Manual - available at http://ubuntu-manual.org/

Enjoy Ubuntu,
George Standish

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