On Tuesday 12 September 2006 15:48, Sam Franc wrote: > What is a good reference book to get to start to learn linux and > debian? Sam I have found The Debian System by Martin Krafft to be very useful. I'm not sure if it would be adequate by itself for a total beginner, but it is a very comprehensive guide to installing and maintaining a debian system. http://www.nostarch.com/frameset.php?startat=debian -- Bud Rogers <budr@netride.net> KD5SZ