RE: Debian books
I have also used the Debian GNU/Linux Bible and would rate it about the same
as Emerson. If you use it for taking your first steps in Linux, I suggest
using the Linux CD included with it, at least initially. There are a few
areas that are unclear. If you are comfortable at a command prompt and
searching through help files, then you can work through those areas. It
does give a start on a wide range of topics within Debian and suggestions on
where to go next. If you have at least some computer skill and the ability
to work through problems, which I assume you do, this book can be an
excellent starting place. Of course, as you get started, I would recommend
finding a friend who knows Debian in accompaniment with any book anyways, if
you can.
On a note about my own experiences, I'll add that I have found the archives
of this list and the tutorials at www.debian.org often more helpful than the
book when I got stuck, but the book was usually my starting point and got me
pointed in the right direction when I wanted to do something new.
Brad R.
-----Original Message-----
From: Emerson Falcon [mailto:emfalcon@emfalcon.com]
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2001 4:00 PM
Cc: debian-user@lists.debian.org
Subject: Re: Debian books
> > Does anyone have suggestions of helpful books that are more directly for
> > Debian instead of just general linux?
> >
> >
> I have a book called Debian Unleashed that is excellent. Although, I
> bought it some time ago and it came with 2.1. See if there is a new
edition
> for 2.2. This book covers programming, sysadmin, networking, and a lot
more.
> Definitely worth checking out.
>
> Ian
>
I recently picked up Debian GNU/Linux Bible by Steve Hunger ... Hunger
Publishings
it came with 2.2r2 its rated Beginer to Advanced.. I would say ... closer to
moderate users... most Advanced Debian users would be well beyond what this
book covers.
But, if you want to get a good base for Debian its a good solid book, the
other one I own is O'Reilly's but its out of date.
Emerson
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