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Philippa Brough wrote: >Picked this up from the library this morning. Written by Keir Thomas, >for novice to professional. You too could order it from your library for >95 pence, but there are only two copies in the whole of Devon, so you >may have to wait three weeks till my time is up! There is an awesome >amount of meat in it to digest in three weeks, but I may try and buy it >if I can't read fast enough! Here are two tit bits to whet your appetite. >Tip. One of the best ways to learn about Linux is under the auspices of >a knowledgeable friend.Its very beneficial to have your own guru to help >you along when you get stuck-someone who is just an email message or >phone call away. If you have a friend who uses Linux, consider taking >him or her out for a drink and getting more friendly! > I guess I owe you a gallon or two! >Second tit bit. >Visit www.paul.sladen.org/pronunciation/ >I couldn't access the sound, but found other interesting things, >including British Sign Language which was fun, and more clear than the >disc I bought at great expense for the computer. > On the down side, I couln't print out the help instructions for >inkscape. Didn't stop to find out why as it was late, but will try again >later. I haven't found out how to alter the star tool. One day I get >cogs and another I get stars without trouble. I'm doing well on colour >changing, but can't seem to draw those curves you make. >Love to all' >Mum. > > > Tip number 3: Join your local linux users group (LUG) http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/join.html (shameless plug of the DCGLUG) then you can pass your experiences, frustrations, questions and arguments on to friends and other GNU/Linux users ;-) Tom. -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html