04-07-2009
Quote:
Originally Posted by
reborg
Grab a machine, install Linux or Solaris and get used to the commands and normal usage, don't worry too much about anything major. Figure out connecting it to the web and that kind of thing. Get used to the environment first.
I can't say, I don't have that particular one. Here's a good starting point for books:
I'm new to Unix. Which books should I read? - The UNIX and Linux Forums
Unix Network Programming(by rich stevens).
Probably a bit advanced to start out with, but a very good book and you can't go wrong with Stevens' books in the long run anyway.
http://www.kohala.com/start/#books
That's a good place to start.
Reminds me of what I did at your age, only difference was that it was the only way to get linux at the time. A very good idea, but just make sure you can still get to google some other way
EDIT: zxmaus, your last post got moderated, but I have no idea why
Thanks guys! okay, I will definitely check out that thread for the starter books. I can order a few of them to start with. and I'll definitely try doing linux from scratch. Yes, I do have another computer to get access to google
I actually already have linux on my computer. I am using Linux Mint Elisia right now. I haven't fooled around with the command line much yet because the computer it's on I just got working again(the power button board failed on it so I just replaced it and now it's working again). But yes, I will definitely start doing linux from scratch. Now, my question is... should I just stick with learning Unix from a few books and doing linux from scratch as well? or should I throw in learning C++ on the side as well? I usually can do multiple things okay. I can usually pick up on things pretty quick too... I learned HTML fully in about a week and then learned XHTML(which wasn't much to learn as it's just a cleaner syntax then HTML) in under an hour. I know those aren't Unix related... but they're languages so I'm just using it as an example.
reborg - I definitely have the mind to want to get things working and keep working on things until I solve any problems I run into.
Neo - how would I go about geting involved with the open source development? I don't know too much so I doubt I have the knowledge to get involved yet. Just wondering.
Thanks for your help everyone... I appreciate it!
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FISH(6) BSD Games Manual FISH(6)
NAME
fish -- play ``Go Fish''
SYNOPSIS
fish [-p]
DESCRIPTION
fish is the game ``Go Fish'', a traditional children's card game.
The computer deals the player and itself seven cards, and places the rest of the deck face-down (figuratively). The object of the game is to
collect ``books'', or all of the members of a single rank. For example, collecting four 2's would give the player a ``book of 2's''.
The options are as follows:
-p Professional mode.
The computer makes a random decision as to who gets to start the game, and then the computer and player take turns asking each other for
cards of a specified rank. If the asked player has any cards of the requested rank, they give them up to the asking player. A player must
have at least one of the cards of the rank they request in their hand. When a player asks for a rank of which the other player has no cards,
the asker is told to ``Go Fish!''. Then, the asker draws a card from the non-dealt cards. If they draw the card they asked for, they con-
tinue their turn, asking for more ranks from the other player. Otherwise, the other player gets a turn.
When a player completes a book, either by getting cards from the other player or drawing from the deck, they set those cards aside and the
rank is no longer in play.
The game ends when either player no longer has any cards in their hand. The player with the most books wins.
fish provides instructions as to what input it accepts.
BUGS
The computer cheats only rarely.
BSD
May 31, 1993 BSD