un*x for windows users

Introduction

Environment

Design philosophy

Similarities

Differences

Compatibility

MS Office

Incompatibilities

Standard Applications

Desktop

Security

configuration

Files

File types

File names

Extensions

File types (regular files)

Filesystem security

shells

Terminals

Confused terminals

Commands

Tips Simple methods to improve productivity

Online help

script repetitive, difficult to type, or hard to remember commands

use less not more

use xterm instead of kterm, eterm, etc.

learn vi, or even EMACS

learn the keyboard shortcuts

let the system do the work

use multiple windows

use the network

monitor system performance

consider using lightweight window manager

Summary