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[Karl]

Karl wrote:
> About 2 years ago I bought a Microtel computer with Xandros 
> installed.  It has performed almost flawlessly and has weaned me 
> almost completely from Windows.  Since it was an OEM version of 
> Xandros, however, I was not provided with a user's manual.  I really 
> want a deeper understanding of Linux.  Xandros will sell me the 
> missing user's manual, but I have a hunch I can do better.  For 
> example, I would like to know the purpose and structure of the zillion 
> files referenced during boot.  I have played with a few Bash commands, 
> but I am not very comfortable with them.  I have a copy of _/Linux in 
> a Nutshell./_  I think I am looking for a basic book on Debian Linux.  
> I went to www.debian.org, but there were too many choices.  What are 
> your suggestions.
>
> Karl
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All the suggestions look good.  I'll do some reading and maybe get back 
if I need more help. 

Thanks,  Karl