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blockie
Sat May 10, 2014 1:33:33 pm
I have installed Zorin alongside Windows 7 in a dual boot arragement. My plan, after I can use Zorin in all of it's modes, is to offer it as a replacement for those individuals, at this Assisted Living facility, who are concerned about the demise of Microsoft support for Windows XP. I, also, am a resident at this facility and have been offering my services, free of charge, to help them with their computers.
I am interested in the nearest thing to a manual or instructions in the operation of Zorin. I would use this information to learn about Zorin and to create a simple "How to...." guide for the residents who wish to install Zorin.
Any suggestions?
Bill
Anonymous
Sat May 10, 2014 1:43:20 pm
Bill > That's what the [ Forum ] is pretty much for.
One just has to take the time to read over everything.
And there are hundred fold how to's [ videos ] on [ youtube.com ]
Here's the Ubuntu Forum...in which Zorin OS is based off that can help resolve problems likewise.
Link : http://ubuntuforums.org/
And here's a link for reference with quite a few Linux applications.
Linux Equivalent of Windows Software !!!!
Link : http://www.linuxlinks.com/article/20070 ... lents.html
Anonymous
Sat May 10, 2014 2:57:47 pm
Bill you don't need duplicate threads on the forum.
All you your questions can be addressed on this very thread here. 
blockie
Sat May 10, 2014 3:20:26 pm
Sorry !! I'll get it right someday.
Bill
Anonymous
Sat May 10, 2014 3:35:28 pm
blockie wrote:Sorry !! I'll get it right someday.
Bill
No Biggy Bud ...Before the days out..you should have more responses.
Wolfman
Sat May 10, 2014 5:20:54 pm
blockie
Sun May 11, 2014 5:18:34 am
I take it there are NO Zorin explicit manuals? I also need to find the version of Zorin that I installed. I looked in a "Help" , "About" and found a version #. But, alas, it was for gnome. Where do I find the version for the Zorin I installed?
Wolfman
Sun May 11, 2014 6:20:55 am
Hi Bill,
not that I am aware of!.
Any questions explicite to Zorin OS can be asked on this forum, otherwise you can use the Ubuntu manual.
The post install guides I provided are mostly general settings that you can use in any Ubuntu/Debian environment.
blockie
Mon May 12, 2014 2:46:27 pm
Had to remove Zorin. Screwed it up to much to be useful ,trying to download applications and get the apps either on the desktop or in the menu. Getting ready to start over. I'm trying to apply Windows 7 knowledge to Zorin. A couple of questions need to be answered before I start again
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1. What is best method to install programs.? In Windows I generally DL using the browser and then let the program installer do it's thing.
2. In Windows, a DL from browser, generally, results in a folder being created in Program Files, some portions of program in other folders and an entry(s) in the registry. What happens in Zorin?
3.Is there a Zorin equivelent to the Uninstaller by Revo available for installation?
Bill
Wolfman
Tue May 13, 2014 5:27:47 am
Hi Bill,
use "Gdebi to install single packages and Synaptic to remove as it has a GUI, you can also use Ubuntu Software Center in install/remove apps but it is slow!.
Linx
Fri May 16, 2014 9:22:43 pm
I strongly suggest reading comptia'a "Linux +" book .... this book is more for administrators, but if you really want to learn it has alot of data... and pretty much any linux certification guide will be very helpful to you I'm sure.
blockie
Tue May 20, 2014 12:33:31 am
(quote) comptia'a "Linux +" book (unquote)
The above does not help me find the book.
Bill
SimonVM
Tue May 20, 2014 12:44:46 am
SimonVM
Tue May 20, 2014 12:53:46 am
BTW. Instead of reading, the following is a pretty good video course on Linux Sysadmin Basics. It's not easy, not for a complete beginner, but if you've worked a few years with Windows, it couldn't hurt to give it try. In term of a general introduction to Linux command line usage, I think this is one of the best free video courses currently online.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bju_FdCo42wTake care,
Simon
Linx
Wed Jul 23, 2014 5:54:34 pm
