Web browsing

[James A. Coulter]

On Sun, Sep 05, 2004 at 10:27:43PM -0400, Douglas wrote:
> Um, I know this is going to sound stupid, but I am completely dumbfounded 
>as to how I can runa web browser in FreeBSD. I got so frustrated that I 
>didn't know how to use FreeBSD and the fact that Elmira is a Windows city 
>was completely agitating me, so I ended up uninstalling FreeBSD from my main 
>hardrive, re-installed Windows, and I am e-mailing you guys for help, but 
>don't fret, I have not left FreeBSD high and dry. I am going to install it 
>onto my very old 261MB SeaGate HDD. But if I am going to use FreeBSD I need 
>help getting used to it. Like, for example, how do I run a program, let's say 
>Netscape for example. Please do help! I have always heard good reports about 
>UNIX based OSes like FreeBSD. Thank-you.

If you're unfamiliar with UNIX and need some tutorials to help you find
your way around, Dru Lavigne's articles at http://www.onlamp.com/pub/ct/15
are a great way to get to know FreeBSD and UNIX in general.

It takes some time and a lot of trial and error but it's worth it.

Good luck!

Jim