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ok now there is a test post..i want to keep it short but also meaningful.
Linux is not Windows. There is a super user, (root) , who can do everything, has the overall control of the machine and other users. When you install linux for the first time, you will be using it as a normal user and as a normal user you are not allowed to do "everything" on your "own computer". If you want to play around with your box and explore new stuff, just open the terminal window,type...
this one is my first post, i hope it will be helpful.
There is this huge Operating-System-Wars with a very annoying question, "which one is better?". If you visit linux.org you will read there, that Linux is an alternative to Windows. There are guides,tutorials in internet, God knows how many and almost every single one of them is focussed on the same basic mistake. How can i start using Linux? How can i save myself from evil Windows? I am interested to share my opinion...
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