I''m quite new to linux 7.1 and wondered if some 1 could point me in the right direction in termz of online (free) tutorials any help is greatly appreciated !

There is no Linux 7.1 (the newest kernel revision is 2.6, and it''s still in testing). Might you be refering to some distribution''s 7.1 release; e.g., Red Hat 7.1? If so, they have generic manuals on their site (here is a direct link to the Red Hat 7.1 manual listing, including a "Getting Started Guide").

thanx null & void
( for the correction as well) :-)

will check out the link supplied ........