On Sunday 25 January 2004 00:45, C. Richard Matson wrote:
I'd like to see a database aimed at newbies. Suse's documentation does not keep up with the features in Yast, etc. There's a lot of info out there, but most of it is over the heads of us "dumber than a box of rocks" linux fans:-} Before linux can make any headway on the desktop the documentation needs to be revamped for the non-geek. Rich
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter. -Martin Luther King-
C. Richard Matson
Then I would definately like to invite you personally to visit the Linux Tutorial (link below). First off, the style is more conversational than tech manual-like. We try to discuss things in a simple, easy to understand ways. Even with more complex topics like kernel internal or TCP, we still strive to make it easy for the newbie to understand. Second, there is a lot of inter-relations between the various components. If you run across something you do not understand, there are many different ways to find out more. For example, glossary terms are links and depending on your browser, you get a popup with the definition when you move the mouse over the text. It is also a link and clicking it brings you to a page with the definition, related terms and a list of all of the pages, where this term appears. Each page also has a "More Info" link, which leads to another page with links to other sites which provide (what else?) "more info" on the given topic. These links are stored in a database and are page specific, so you will find different MoreInfo links from different pages. As I mentioned before, there more than 500 questions (multiple choice and T/F) with answers to test what you have learned. There is also a link to the page in the tutorial where the information is discussed. We are in the process of building on this concept. For example, in the new future commands will also be links like the glossary terms. How often have you read a manual or other doc where is talks briefly about a command, which you have never seen before. With the Linux Tutorial, that will be no problem, simply click on the command name for details. The same will also apply to files and directories. Will all that said, I think you will find that the Linux Tutorial is a great resource for the newbie as well as for experienced users. Take a look and let me know what you think. Regards, Jim Mohr -- --------------------------------------- "Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation. Your character is what you really are while your reputation is merely what others think you are." -- John Wooden --------------------------------------- The Linux Tutorial needs your help! Visit us at http://www.linux-tutorial.info