[TriLUG] Linux intro book recommendation?

[Neuronet]

On Fri, Oct 17, 2003 at 10:46:35AM -0400, Tanner Lovelace wrote:
> Neuronet wrote:
> >+1 to Mandrake as a good starting point for someone new to Linux.
> 
> Definitely seconded.  I'd like to mention, however, that Mandrake is
> also quite good for someone who's a linux expert.  It's got lots of
> nice things for people who know what they're doing.
> 
> >Having said that, Marcel Gagne's Linux System Administration; A User's 
> >Guide was a good read.
> 
> I've always found his Linux Journal column rather boring (probably because
> I don't like the entire chef thing).  Is the book any different than
> his LJ columns?  (Note, however, this is my personal opinion and
> other people's opinion may differ.)
> 

Not that I really care about the book or Gagne's style, but since I actually do own the book I thought I would clarify:

The book is different from the articles.
It's probably NOT something that would appeal to a grizzled Linux veteran but it's very approachable if you have a limited Linux background and is informative but not overpowering. It covers a lot! It is definitely not encyclopedic and has some weaknesses, but then I haven't seen a book yet that doesn't!

Like I said originally: you need time and experience to learn Linux.  This is probably a useful tool if you're new-to-middling. IMHO.
I know I learned a thing or two from it... :)

-N


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