TINY Linux, version 2.2.6! This newbie needs some help!!!

[Doughboy]

I've just installed my first ever Linux OS, on an old PC - (120 MHz, 16Mb RAM, 400GB HDD etc) - and I@m already having problems!

Everything went well, so long as I followed instructions, however... after completing the installation and rebooting, my PC reported no operation system present on my disc. So, I booted from the 'base.i' disc, and it worked. Unfortunately, never having used Linux or DOS of any sort, only Win. 3.1, 95, 98, etc, I'm not to sure what to expect. After logging in as 'root', I am presented with an MS Dos type interface, which I am completely out of my depth in. I can access 'help' and 'setup', but that's all. Is this interface the limit of TINY, or is there a more user orientated interface, like a windows system with concoles etc. If TINY is a Dos-like OS, is there anywhere where I can get an instruction manual?

In short, what sort of interface should I expect, and how do I get there?!

If anyone can help me in any way, please contact me; 'battlehawk@talk21.com', or comment here. Thanks

[InferiorWang]

I'm not sure about the specifics of TINY Linux, but you're probably getting exactly what you're supposed to. All the *NIX OSes are based on a command prompt. Windows had DOS, *NIX has csh, ksh, bash, zsh, and a few more that are all pretty much alike with different features. To make *NIX like Windows you need to get a window manager. KDE is the easiest and many people choos other managers like GNOME, waimea, blackbox, fluxbox, etc. So you may want to learn how to navigate using a prompt and install a window manager.

ls - list files in directory
cd directory - change directory
cd .. - go up a folder
mkdir folder_name make directory

that should get you started. Look up a FAQ or tutorial on the net.