Re: Best Linux Book

1998-03-09 Thread David S. Jackson
On Sun, 8 Mar 1998, Muad'Dib wrote: > > What is the best Linux book out there today? I looked at Running Linux, > but the copyright was 1996, and that means outdated. It's still a great book for basic Linux. Covers most all you need to get started. I would als

Re: Best Linux Book

1998-03-09 Thread Corey G.
If anyone is looking to purchase a really great shell programming book I recommend the following book. "Portable Shell Programming" by Bruce Blinn. Its small but it contains excellent examples and explanations for someone trying to learn. I have been using it for two years now and I have found

Re: Best Linux Book

1998-03-09 Thread Josh Goins
an $10, about 100 pages and nearly priceless for getting the basics down quickly. -- SLEEP: A wasteful way of avoiding coffee. Want to be a part of the world's fastest computer? Distributed.net <http://www.distributed.net> Try Linux, it works. <http://www.redhat.com> Josh Goins <

RE: Best Linux Book

1998-03-09 Thread Aelmans, A.A. \(Arjan\)
rt 1998 11:38 >To:'[EMAIL PROTECTED]' >Cc:The recipient's address is unknown.; LOCAL >Subject: RE: Best Linux Book > >On Mon, 9 Mar 1998, Aelmans, A.A. (Arjan) wrote: > >> 'O Reilly has a 2nd edition out now, completely updated. And it IS on

RE: Best Linux Book

1998-03-09 Thread Muad'Dib
On Mon, 9 Mar 1998, Aelmans, A.A. (Arjan) wrote: > 'O Reilly has a 2nd edition out now, completely updated. And it IS one > of the best books around!! (imho) > > Arjan > That copyright is on the second book. Quoted straight from Amazon: Publication Date: August 1, 1996. Is it a lie? Misprint

RE: Best Linux Book

1998-03-09 Thread Aelmans, A.A. \(Arjan\)
CAL >Subject: Best Linux Book > > >What is the best Linux book out there today? I looked at Running Linux, >but the copyright was 1996, and that means outdated. > >I'm looking for something that doesn't treat me like a newbie, but also >doesn't forget t

Re: Best Linux Book

1998-03-09 Thread Brandon A Duhamel
dera Lite CD. A decent book, but at times too Caldera specific (unless you are running Caldera, of course). Cheers, Brandon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Muad'Dib wrote: > > What is the best Linux book out there today? I looked at Running Linux, > but the copyright was 1996, and that means outd

Re: Best Linux Book

1998-03-08 Thread Chuck Mead
I have almost all of the books listed at http://www.moongroup.com/unix/linux_stuff.html and am still buying them! What topics are you looking for? On Sun, 08 Mar 1998, "Muad'Dib" wrote: >What is the best Linux book out there today? I looked at Running Linux, >but the co

Best Linux Book

1998-03-08 Thread David Fisher
Why do you feel that one book will suffice? Muad'Dib wrote: > What is the best Linux book out there today? I looked at Running Linux, > but the copyright was 1996, and that means outdated. > > I'm looking for something that doesn't treat me like a newbie, but also

Best Linux Book

1998-03-08 Thread Muad'Dib
What is the best Linux book out there today? I looked at Running Linux, but the copyright was 1996, and that means outdated. I'm looking for something that doesn't treat me like a newbie, but also doesn't forget the basics. If I have to get two books, so be it. Brian