[plug] Linux for Dummies

[c.i.n at iname.com]

linux is not for dummies. It's for techies.


Christian wrote:

> Mim Morcom wrote:
> >
> > Has anyone had a chance to look at Linux for Dummies 99, and is it
> > worth buying ?
>
> Important points:
> a)  Linux is not for dummies.
>
> b)  Why would you want to buy a book then making that purchase is
> basically insulting yourself? :)
>
> My recommendation for computer books (entirely on their technical merit)
> is O'Reilly & Assocs.  They have several Linux-specific books such as
> "Running Linux" which is really good for not only getting yourself
> started but also helps to fill in some of the more advanced concepts
> when you get there.  Best of all, while not being 100% up to date, it
> teaches you the reasoning behind the system and important underlying
> concepts which will stand you in good stead even when the latest
> iteration of a particular piece of software comes along.  I believe
> there's also a quick reference book called "Linux in a Nutshell" which
> is probably better if you've already got some grasp on the basics.
> Apart from these then you start to get into the more specific books
> which cover specific concepts (eg, NFS/NIS, security, DNS, TCP/IP and so
> on) which apply in very similar ways to most Unix systems.
>
> To sum up: If you're looking for a good book to get you started but one
> you're not going to throw away in two months time (and you don't wish to
> denigrate yourself in the process), IMHO you can't go past "Running
> Linux" (Matt Welsh and Lar Kaufman).
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Christian.
>
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> freedom, which they can then accept or reject. If people don't want
> freedom, they may be out of luck with me, but I won't allow them to
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>                                                     - Richard Stallman