Re: Unix book
My recommendations (& a lot of other peoples) all from O'Reilly & all
my opinion:
Running Linux - now in it's second edition but I still have the first
- not much changed. It's a really good overview of Linux and IMO the
best book for a new user. Some people like Linux for Dummies but I
can't stand the dummy/idiot/moron/dumba** series myself. If you only
want to buy one book buy this one.
Linux in a Nutshell - the best Linux quick ref available hands down &
for me a great learning tool - not as comprehensive about each command
as the manpages but usually enough to get the job done.
Essential System Administration - of great value to me but you might
not need or want it. It's not focused on Linux but on many flavours
of *n[iu]x.
HTH, G.S.
---"stumpy@capital.net" <stumpy@capital.net> wrote:
>
> Could someone recommend a good Unix/ Linux book to learn the ins and
> outs of the system? It seems that the O'Reilly publishers seem to
> publish some good stuff. I've really enjoyed the Learning GNU Emacs
and
> C++. Thanks.
>
> Also, with dselect how do I download more packages without downloading
> everything that is in the default? Thanks again.
>
> I also would like to add that I am very, very impressed with this
list.
> it is the most friendliest and helpful group I've been on. You ask a
> question and you get an immediate answer (without being told your
> stupid:) not to mention, the answers usually work. TTYS
>
> Tom
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