Hi, I am looking for some good books, that introduce linux and provide a good reference for the begginer, but will still be a usefull reference later on.
I am unsure about the 'xxx for dummies' books, as i have recently found at my cost, they assume you really are dumb and the first half focuses more on background history, basic concept of whatever the book is about, and useless information, while the second half explanes only a few of the really basic concepts, taking 200+ pages to do it. (i am refering to Java for dummies, but the other books in this range i have looked at seem similar). I am looking for a book that lets you 'get dirty' right from page 1, and by the finish makes you feel like you've actually learnt something you hadn't figured out for yourself. Thanks Rick PS, I recently recived a spam mail (nothing unusual abou that!) but the signature text at the end was the same as the debian lists. Is this group moderated?, and if not, why not! Email -> [EMAIL PROTECTED] homepage -> http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/kitty5/ (Raytracing, 3D Animation and Emulation) -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
