On Thursday 15 March 2007 17:36, john gennard wrote: > I'm trying to understand Debian's startup procedure and > follow the relevant scripts. Where can I find a tutorial > on scripting? > > For example, /etc/init.d/rc - I can roughly understand > what is happening (the comments often indicate the way), but > the finer points are obscure. I've found a tutorial written > in 2000 and a number of other things which appear to relate > to bash scripting, but none show many of the words used in > /etc/init.d/rc. Does each Distro create it's own words? > > I realise I shall not become expert, but that's no reason not > to try to reach a certain level. Can someone indicate the way > to a 'beginners guide/tutorial'? A direct reply would be > appreciated - I've been subscribed to the list for ten years, > but have recently been forced to unsubscribe (over 100 OT > posts per day has become too much for me to deal with on dial-up). > > John.
By coincidence that has been discussed today. Just do an. apt-get install abs-guide To use it, and I was clueless, just type a / into the webbrowser, and work your way down the tree to /usr/share/doc/abs-guide/html/index.html Nigel. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
