One more inkscape learning resource that I’d not seen before:
http://www.microugly.com/inkscape-quickguide/
very nicely presented quick guide to inscape which covers enough of the basics to get started, plus a few of the more interesting features.
Written by microUgly who has also created a forums site over at www.inkscapeforums.com
Thank you for sharing this, dude! I´m working about have a year with inkscape and I love it. In addition I really think I am addicted, yet:) Of course I´ve read a lot of guides before and while working, but this one is just great and gave me additional insides. Kind Regards Flüge