Thus, using these materials still requires much knowledge. There is no index in the full sense. This talk will explicate the types of documentation including some indices. What to do if you don't know where it is, what it's named, or how it's spelled. Most Unix documentation presupposes considerable knowledge of the system including vocabulary.
Good books do exist.
It will sketch these areas, with some details, but the emphasis will be on a framework for further work by the student, rather than as a prep session. I will try to keep it short and allow the Question and Answer sequel to determine which portions to explore in any depth. Most of the material will be for the advanced beginner, although there will be some material at lower and higher levels. Experienced students will not be challenged, but will probably encounter a novel approach and perhaps gain an enhanced understanding. LXNY will meet regularly the first Tuesday of each month at IBM throughout 1999.