Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2006 08:24:13 -0600 From: "Wilde, Donald" <dwilde@sandia.gov> To: "Mihir Sanghavi" <mihir.sanghavi@gmail.com> Cc: freebsd-stable@freebsd.org Subject: RE: Where to start from Message-ID: <040DF00BF960A24897B5B3EFBE63FE8A02713235@ES20SNLNT.srn.sandia.gov>
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-----Original Message----- From: owner-freebsd-stable@freebsd.org [mailto:owner-freebsd-stable@freebsd.org] On Behalf Of Mike Jakubik Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 4:26 PM To: Mihir Sanghavi Cc: freebsd-stable@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Where to start from Mihir Sanghavi wrote: > > Hi, > > I have installed FreeBSD 5.5 . My computer is still not hooked to the=20 > > network. I would like to start working on it. what should I start with=20 > > as I have never worked with BSD before. are there any good tutorials > > to start with? > > Thanks > Start again, this time install FreeBSD 6.1 instead. Then proceed to http://www.freebsd.org/docs.html . =20 DSW> A number of us suggested that he start conservatively, Mike, based on what his needs would be. I wrote him a long e-mail that discussed the pros and cons of each RELEASE stream, and he's made his choice. Since you yourself are having some heartburn with RELENG_6, perhaps you can sympathize with someone who doesn't need the grief while trying to learn? ;-] Mihir, the Handbook is also resident on your computer in=20 /usr/share/doc/(en|your language)/books/handbook I suggest that you read everything in books and articles first (assuming you've loaded the package or port for a web browser like Mozilla or Firefox), then type 'man man' at a prompt. More precise finger-pointing will have to follow more detail as to your desired usage, but let me suggest that freebsd-questions would be more appropriate for such discussions. This list is for technical discussions related to ongoing bugfixing and upgrades to the system. Another good resource is http://www.daemonnews.org, and the online forum there is also a good place to ask for suggestions. -- Don Wilde Org 01737 505-844-1126 Earth Halted: Please reboot to continue
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