Mklinux: Microkernel Linux for the Power Macintosh

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Summary: Not the best documentation
Review: I found the first few chapters of the book (dealing with installation and basic use) helpful, but it is definitely not a complete introduction to linux. The rest of the book didn't interest me terribly. It seems PTF threw together whatever they could find on the mach kernel and PPC, including some material that isn't pertinent to MkLinux. The second CD has some good introductions and information on it, plus NeXT documentation (what the heck is that doing there?), but most of it is already available via the Linux Documentation Project website. In summary, I'd recommend you wait for Mklinux Public Release 1 which is much updated and should appear shortly.

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Summary: Good, but unorganized
Review: MkLinux for PowerMac is already easy as dirt to install, and this book just makes it easier. If you are thinking of installing from a CD anyway, you might as well get this book and use the crystal clear installation instructions. It doesn't attempt to be an introduction to Unix, but it does contain instructions on how to recompile the kernel for the hackers, er, _experimenters_ among us. This book takes you from a blank hard disk to PPP connecting and X-Windows startup quickly. It also includes some basic descriptions of Linux, Mach, the PowerMac hardware, etc., and pointers to other references (both on the Internet and in print). I recommend this book to anyone who is planning to start using MkLinux.

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Summary: The book should be called "Installation only"
Review: This is something every dedicated Mac user should not be without. While Linux is perhaps not the simplest of OS's, this is by far the simplest form of Linux I've ever seen or worked on. If for no other reason the two included CD's are worth the price alone. Although a more indepth basic linux book would be usefull too unless you are well versed in it. Overall I'm well pleased.

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Summary: A happy cutomer
Review: This is something every dedicated Mac user should not be without. While Linux is perhaps not the simplest of OS's, this is by far the simplest form of Linux I've ever seen or worked on. If for no other reason the two included CD's are worth the price alone. Although a more indepth basic linux book would be usefull too unless you are well versed in it. Overall I'm well pleased.

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Summary: The book should be called "Installation only"
Review: Very detailed instructions of installing the MKLinux and nothing else! I would hope there at least is a quick reference for basic setup and configure of the system. No help at all after the system is up running.