Debian GNU/Linux 3.1 Bible, revisited

[jlgreer1]

This new book from Wiley is very well written. It is easy to read and contains a lot of "insider" information. Things that were difficult to understand in other Linux texts seem to flow smoothly through this book.

There is a small amount at the beginning devoted to install. All you really need is a command line install. Everything else can be configured after the install and tweaked for best operation.

If you need a Debian/Linux book, this one might be a good choice.

Jeff

[junkman4547]

What a coincidence ! !

I just picked up a copy of this book at my local Barnes and Noble store and have been reading and poking along with the book instructions. Yes, I agree it's a very good Linux book.

[ordoni]

how come linux books are not GNU free !

[Vergil83]

how come linux books are not GNU free !

for one books are not software, so there are different licenses.
The is a GNU Free Documentation License, but that has actually come under criticism by debian for being non-free (as in freedom)
http://people.debian.org/~srivasta/P...tatement.xhtml

[jlgreer1]

You can actually find a number of Linux books on the internet. Many of them are VERY good. I have quite a collection here at MACS.

However, I still like to hold non-virtual paper bound books. I can mark them, lay them down, stick my finger in a place to refer back and forth, etc....

There is just something very useful about a real book. Capt. Kirk made the same observation in the 23rd century.

Printing is very expensive though cheaper when spread out over a large number of copies. As computer books age, they become very cheap for the most part. I have found large numbers of very relevant texts at library bargain bins, bookstore mark downs and special bins, and especially on Amazon via their used book system.

Jeff

[psychobuffalo]

I just ordered this book, so I am pleased to see good reviews.

There is just something very useful about a real book. Capt. Kirk made the same observation in the 23rd century.

Shouldn't that be "Capt. Kirk _will make_ the same observation in the 23rd century".<g>

[jlgreer1]

I guess will is more proper.

However, I watched the original Star Trek when it first aired. I was in junior high school at the time.

I felt like I was there. Some scientists thing time travel is already taking place. You never know.

Jeff

[phreakshew]

Hello- I am very very new to LInux- Just bought "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Linux" and saw "linux Unleashed" in the store for $10. That book was published way back in 1998, and I was just wondering if it would still be relevant. I am running Debian. I also was thinking about the Debian Bible but $30 is more than $10, knowwhatImean?

THANX!

[oz]

That book was published way back in 1998, and I was just wondering if it would still be relevant.

Some of it probably will be relevant, but 7 years is a long time in Linux. Many things have changed.

There are a number of online books available for free reading. Just do a google search for free online linux books. You can also search these forums, as I know the links have been posted many times.

[psychobuffalo]

I guess will is more proper.

However, I watched the original Star Trek when it first aired. I was in junior high school at the time.

I watched the originals also, but I think most of them aired before I got into junior high.

I felt like I was there.

I know what you mean.