[Gllug] Newcomer

Darren darren.elwood at talk21.com
Fri Oct 31 13:46:44 UTC 2003


On Friday 31 Oct 2003 12:35 pm, Chris Haynes wrote:
> > I agree that they both have their place, but I'd advise against buying
> > manuals until one knows enough to make an informed decision about which
> > manuals to buy.
>
> I would really like to buy a good Linux manual. I'm new to Linux but not
> computers, so I'd be looking for a manual that would be easy to read but
> without too much hand holding - I guess a manual that would be useful for a
> long time, rather than just a couple of weeks.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Chris.


Linux Administration Handbook - I bought a copy and have found it very useful.
Guides you through each administration area/topic, explains how to configure 
the system through config files rather than just administration tools.

Covers each task for Red Hat Linux, SuSE Linux and Debian GNU/Linux.

<http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0130084662/ref=sr_aps_books_1_1/026-4897070-0338041>


/Darren

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