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  1. 05-09-2007 #1
    Dark_Stang
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    Good Linux Books

    I don't have any classes this summer and I'm looking for a way to keep myself entertained. Can anybody recommend any good Linux books? I can solve most of my own problems so it doesn't have to be a total beginner book. I'd love for it to have a guide on compiling my own kernels though.

    Anybody?
    Links please...
    Two levels higher than a newb.
    (I can search google)
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    Running Linux is considered one of the best. In fact, most all of the O'Reilly books are very good.

    Don't forget the free online Linux books that are available to you, too. Hard copy books are nice to have on hand but I wouldn't spend a great deal of money on them as they go out of date very quickly.

    For purchasing hard copy books, I usually go to amazon because the prices are good and they often come with free shipping.

    Edit: Oh, and this question gets asked quite often, so do some forum searches for things such as Linux Books, online books, etc. It'll help to narrow your search if you use the advanced search and limit it to the Coffee Lounge because most all "good books" threads get moved there.
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    The Linux Cookbook is good for giving you a starting point on many Linux tasks.
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    I second Zelmo, get the Linux Cookbook, it's great, I have an spanish translation but I suppose the origianl version may be better
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dark_Stang
    I'd love for it to have a guide on compiling my own kernels though.
    The author of Linux Kernel in a Nutshell has made his book available as a free pdf (and as a docbook/xml format).

    http://www.kroah.com/lkn/

    Written by a leading developer and maintainer of the Linux kernel, Linux Kernel in a Nutshell is a comprehensive overview of kernel configuration and building, a critical task for Linux users and administrators.
    It's a quick read, and it is very comprehensive.
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    The linux how-to's is great. it's on tldp.org I think. Mostly about troubleshooting, but read it thoroughly and I think you'll gain many knowledge on linux. But the best way to learn linux is install and try to live only with it for some times.
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