Problems I encountered as a Linux newbe:

   Q: How do you burn the Ubuntu iso on windows xp???

   A: Download [[http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=9d467a69-57ff-4ae7-96ee-b18c4790cffd&DisplayLang=en|Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit Tools]]. Install, pull up command from Windows Resource Kit in the Program menu and type: cdburn.exe yourfilename.iso.

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   Q: How do you access windows files after installing Ubuntu to hard drive? The [[https://help.ubuntu.com/6.10/ubuntu/desktopguide/C/ch10s02.html|Manual]] says: Open System->Administration->Disks..., but "Disks" wasn't in the menu!

   A: Try [[https://help.ubuntu.com/6.10/ubuntu/desktopguide/C/ch10s03.html|this]].

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   Q: How do I compile HelloWorld.cpp (file is on my desktop)? 

   A: 

#include <iostream>
 
int main()
 
{
    std::cout << "Hello, world!" << std::endl;
 
    return 0;
}

/Desktop$ g++ hello.cpp -o hello
 
/Desktop$  ./hello
 
Hello, world!

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   Q: How do I make a link on my desktop to open a shell?

   A: Applications>Accessories> click and drag "Terminal" onto desktop
 
. 
   Q: How do I change the shell's working directory on opening (so I don't have to type cd ....)

   A: Right mouse click on terminal icon > Properties > Launcher > edit Command to read "gnome-terminal --working-directory=Desktop"

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   Q: How come when I open FileBrowser and search for g++ it doesn't find it? (I've tinkered with every search option I could find.) P.S. g++ is at user/bin.

   A: ?

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   Q: How com every time I edit this page I get a note at the top that reads: "Thank you for your changes. Your attention to detail is appreciated. Status of sending notification mails: [en] DanielHolbach2, JonathanRiddell, LaunchpadSpecificationNotifier, nixternal, Maicon5, AndrewMitchell: Mail sent OK "

   A: ?

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   Q: What is the keyboard shortcut for copy and Paste? ctrl+v doesn't work.

   A: ?

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   Q: Why don't my python programs run, they worked fine in Windows.
 
   A: Add "#! /usr/bin/python" to the beginning of the file and make sure it's executable - Right click > Proprties > Permissions. Also, IDLE is available from the Add/Remove menu.

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