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Summary: A poorly organized sampler of Linux facts
Review: A "user unfriendly" book for the beginner, and too unorganized for the intermediate user to keep as reference material.
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Summary: GREAT tool!
Review: I am a beginner, and, being the semi-paraniod person that i am, i went to this site and ordered several linux books to start me off. While i found some of the 1,000 page tomes useless, with poor indexes and hard-to-understand writing, this little book came in very handy. It taught me everything i need to know, and has a great index.
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Summary: Excellent "starting Point" book
Review: I was looking for a book my 13 year old son could use to get started in Linux and this book filled the need perfectly! Linux was already installed and he just needed a book to get him started using Linux on a day to day basis.For those that want to get to work in Linux immediately, this is the book for you. Then, you can start getting deeper into Linux with books like "Linux In A Nutshell" and "UNIX Powertools"
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Summary: Well written, informative, and novice friendly.
Review: My first attempt at learning linux. Helped me familiarize myself with how linux works.
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Summary: Perfect for the power user who is new to Linux
Review: Teach yourself Linux in 10 minutes? Well, not exactly, but each lesson is written to represent about ten minutes worth of work. Although a small book, it goes into detail about how the Linux operating system works and how it differs from other PC or Mac OS's. The author frequently mentions, "other PC operating systems you may be used to." Clearly, this book is aimed at those already familiar with computers but new to Linux. The author discusses specific examples of commands to perform various Linux tasks without going into too much detail. Instead, he points the reader towards how to get help on the Linux system itself. The author also assumes that the reader already has Linux fully installed. The result is a quick, cheap reference guide for Linux newbies who are already computer literate.
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Summary: Good Overview
Review: The book lists the most important concepts you will need to navigate the Linux shell and about the kernel, and how to get help as and when you need it. Simple, precise and clear, this book is great if you need to get your feet wet as to what Linux is all about. The sections are also compactly presented, with just enough to get an inkling of what Linux can do for you. The only section which needs updating is the part on distros--it may be outdated, with Mandrake and TurboLinux not mentioned. However, with Linux's growing popularity, things can change pretty fast, and Ray gives a URL to go to if more info is needed. I liked it so much that I went on to read more serious stuff, and got certified with LPI and SAIR/GNU. I'm now waiting for the next available exam date for my RHCE!
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Summary: This is a great book to get started with linux
Review: This is book is well organized, easy to use, and most importantly to the point! This book serves as a must have reference manual for any newbie linux user.
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Summary: A good book for intermediate to power users!
Review: This is the perfect book for tech savvy users who are able to think outside of the box. The explanation of the commands and reasons for needing them is very well presented and isn't too technical. However, some lessons will take you longer that 10 minutes to understand, so don't let the title fool you. Even still, reading this book has really set me on fire for Linux!
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