[TriLUG] Linux intro book recommendation?

[Chris Bullock]

There is a good book at Barnes & Nobles about OpenOffice though.  I have 
not found a "newbie" intro to Linux book though, everything is directed 
to the novice/advanced user from what I have seen.
--chris

Christopher L Merrill wrote:

> Today my BIL asked me "How hard would it be to get linux running
> on our desktop to replace Win98 and MSOffice."
>
> I have no problem sending a 'techie' to the right resources to get
> started...but he is not a 'techie'.  Stricly an end-user type.
> I told him he needs to get a good book to explain the key differences
> between the OSes and what to expect.  I was thinking 'book' because
> a website will not help him when he gets stuck halfway through the
> configuration process :>
>
> What 'Idiot's Guide to Linux' books do y'all recommend?
>