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Date:      Sun, 16 Aug 1998 19:16:12 +1200
From:      "Dan Langille" <junkmale@xtra.co.nz>
To:        Mike Francis <derf@netxxpress.net>
Cc:        freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG
Subject:   Re: Help
Message-ID:  <199808160715.TAA24162@cyclops.xtra.co.nz>
In-Reply-To: <35D67FCB.3B025F7@netxxpress.net>

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On 15 Aug 98, at 23:44, Mike Francis wrote:

> I am trying to learn FreeBSD on my own by using the Handbook and online
> qestions I want to build a Web server and find a way to back up my data. I
> want to use Apache, do I have to know freeBSD real well before I can use
> Apache. I have a Hard time understanding the FreeBSD manual, is there an
> easier book for us beginers. Also where can I go to llearn what Compiling
> is and how to do it?

It is hard.  But start with the handbook.  And I highly recommend The 
Complete FreeBSD book which you can find through the website.  And my 
diary might help.  I recently installed Apache.  See below for details.

--
Dan Langille
DVL Software Limited
http://www.dvl-software.com/freebsd : my [mis]adventures

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