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Old 06-08-2003
Re: Heh,
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Originally posted by Mr_Proper
Heh, someone knows his Elements Smilie
I thought for sure that I would catch you on this. Since Euclid was talking to Ptolemy who did not want to read Elements, I didn't see how that quote could be in Elements. But I just found it in the introduction to the Sir Thomas Heath translation. I skipped the intro when I read Elements.

But to get back on topic, being a bookworm is a big help to learning unix. There are lots of great unix books out there. Use our search function to find the threads where folks have suggested books.
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Old 06-08-2003
Totally off-topic but for those wanting to brush up on their ancient Greek lore, check this.
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Old 06-09-2003
Re: unix knowledge
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Originally posted by dtooth71
I am a new Unix user looking for ways, other than time, to become an effective unix administrator. All sugestions welcome.
Thanks

well if you live in the matrix then have tank plug you in and download it for you.

but if you are like the rest of us, get out the manual and get to readin.
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Old 06-09-2003
Rotfl.. good advice.
 
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