if you read the link he gave, it has a really good description of each... but to summarize... A tutorial: - is learning-oriented - allows the newcomer to

if you read the link he gave, it has a really good description of each... but to summarize... A tutorial: - is learning-oriented - allows the newcomer to get started - is a lesson A how-to guide: - is goal-oriented - shows how to solve a specific problem - is a series of steps