New to linux...help?

[msuggs]

First of all, welcome to Mint arronax I wouldn't worry to much that everything seems a bit tough at the moment. Linux is quite different to windows and takes time, like anything new, to learn. My best piece of advice would be to not expect Linux to do things the Windows way. This I think is the single biggest point of frustration for new users who can't come to grips with Linux. Linux does things it's way and taking the time to learn how it all works is worth the effort in the long run.

The Mint wiki has some good how to's and general info regarding Linux Mint. This may be a good place to start

[m_l]

Welcome to Linux

I like these sites http://www.tuxfiles.org/ and http://www.yolinux.com/ They are not specific to
Linux Mint, but will help you with basic understanding of Linux. Take a look at http://linuxmint.com/wiki/index.php/HOWTOs for
Linux Mint specific. I would learn some basic Linux stuff first and then move on to specific Linux Mint stuff.

Since Linux Mint is based on Ubuntu take a look at this also https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Switc ... romWindows

Hope this gets you started and enjoy your new journey

[Katzedecimal]

Ubuntu books are generally written with the newbie in mind, so tend to use plain language and to explain clearly what each command does. I've used a few Ubuntu books in my Linux learning. Although Mint is forked off of Ubuntu and (mostly) compatible with it, there are some differences, mainly in the menus, the MintTools, the codecs and (an important difference) in the method of updating the OS. Once you get to know your chassis and dashboard, you can pop the hood (ie open a terminal) and start learning about the engine - just about any Linux book can help you learn how and why the OS works the way it does. I use the Linux Bible for meatier learning. Best part is, my computer is fun again, instead of frustrating