> Hi all,
> 
>    Anyone know any good guides/docs/web pages for a complete novice in UNIX,
> if possible specific to the Amiga.

You could try http://uk.amigasoc.org/features/netbsd

>    Covering things like how to configure screen modes, passwords, getting
> Xwindows to work, how to get a printer to work, using the floppy drives etc.

It doesn't cover all those things, but it may help you a bit...

Chris