Wut I Am

Remember, this article is for new users.

1. You should not log in as root.
   Use “sudo” or “su -” for administrative tasks.
2. You should use the package manager when possible.
   Sometimes installing from source code can’t be avoided, but when you use your distro’s package manager to install software, you can also use it to update and remove it. This is one of the main strengths of Linux.
3. You should be a part of the community.
   Freely give what you have received for free. Offer help and advice whenever you can.
4. You should read documentation and man pages.
   Always read the documentation. The people who wrote the software tried to anticipate your questions, and provided answers before you asked.
5. You should use the available support system.
   Switching to Linux can be tough. It can be frustrating, but there are a lot of people out there who want to help you. Let them.
6. You should search.
   In most cases, your question or problem has already been addressed. Try to find the answers that are already out there before asking someone to provide a new one.
   
7. You should explore.
   Linux opens a whole new world of options and possibilities. Try everything you can.
8. You should use the command line.
   Especially when it comes to configuration, use the GUI tools to get your system working, but get to know the command line versions as well. In many cases, the command line is the only way to use some of the more advanced features.
9. You should not try to recreate Windows.
   Linux is not meant to be a clone of Windows. It’s different. Embrace and appreciate the differences.
   
10. You should not give up.
    I tried several distributions before I found one I liked. I still try other distros from time to time. I also tried several different programs to serve one purpose before settling on what I use now (amarok, xmms, beep, exaile for music - azureus, ktorrent, deluge for bittorrents). If you don’t like the defaults, remember that you can change almost everything to suit you.

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Fcitx has gone since July 10, 2007. We stand in silent to tribute for you, we love you.

From now on, there maybe only one choice of Input Method/Platform on Linux — SCIM, but we still missing the others which was dead.

Here’s the original text (in Chinese).