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Greg Mayman wrote:
>
> Is it that the README file is totally inadequate for instructing
> a new, first-time user in the things they need to know?

Yes, the README is inadequate for instructing a new, 
first-time user.  It doesn't try to.  That's what this 
discussion group is for.

> Elsewhere --- but _NOT_ in any instructions that came with with
> BasicLinux --- I found a note that said I can enter "man bash" 

There is note about 'man' on the BL3 splash screen.
 
> Naturally "man" and "info" don't exist in BL3.

"man" does.  
 
> The new user is strictly on his own.

That's not correct.  There is plenty of help here.  
Ask questions or browse through the old discussions.

Cheers,
Steven