This is the first time I've posted anything, but for my 2 cents worth on good books for learning Linux, I found O'Reilly's "Essential System Administration" by Aeleen Frisch to be invaluable.  Turns out that my main learning curve wasn't particular to Linux, it was inherent to UNIX in general.  This book covers a myriad of information from a high level UNIX viewpoint, but then delves down deep into the technical details with the specifics for several flavors of UNIX, to include Linux.  If I had to through out the rest of my library and keep only 1 book, this would be it, by far.  As an addendum, O'Reilly also sales several titles as "CD Bookshelves".  There are basically 6 or so books on CD, along with one hardcopy.  Great for those of us who are on the road frequently. They have several of these out now, covering UNIX, Networking, Perl, System Administration, you name it.  And no, I don't work for O'Reilly, I've just been very pleased with their books. Come to think of it, they have several specific to Linux.  

Anyway, that's my input, take it or leave it.

Chris Hughes

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On 7/18/01, 7:11:39 PM, greg <frog@intertek.net> wrote regarding Re: Neat IBM advertisement:

> I don't think there are many good beginner books, the SuSE installation manual
> is better than many.

> Flood Randy Capt AFCA/GCF wrote:

> > Kara has some excellent ideas below.  People often ask me for a good book
> > for beginners learning Linux.  I never know what to tell them. (Somehow the
> > RHCE examcram book seems a bit much to start with ;).
> >
> > I'd really like to hear what books you guys reccommend.
> >
> > Besides, any excuse to go peruse the books at Borders is always good.
> >
> > Randy
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Kara Pritchard [mailto:kara@luci.org]
> > Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 12:36 PM
> > To: silug-discuss@silug.org
> > Subject: Re: Neat IBM advertisement
> >
> > >
> > > OBTW. I'm extreeeeeemely busy right about now, (just ask Nate) and
> > probably
> > > won't have time to put anything together for August (neither place nor
> > > topic(s)). Anybody?
> > >
> > Well, our baby is due 2 days prior to the meeting, so we can't do it.
> >
> > However, I propose an informal meeting at Border's Bookstore. For the
> > topic, have members review book topics in the computer section, and make
> > suggestions on topics for upcoming meetings, or for content to develop a
> > scheduled plan for presentation or for learning/training at the meetings
> > (like was (supposed to?) be done for the certification learning track).
> >
> > So, goal for the evening, 1) build a book title recommendation list for
> > new members to get started either learning Linux, or learning a new skill
> > (e.g. routing, networking, SQL or something). 2) Review titles for
> > possible foundation to build a training or tutorial program track for
> > regular meetings. 3) Review titles for areas of interest for topics to be
> > presented at upcoming meetings. 4) Attack other individuals you don't
> > recognize reading Unix or other titles in the computer book section and
> > discuss Linux and our Users Group to them to try and attract new members.
> > 5) Buy some coffee or maybe even a book, or whatever you need to do to
> > enjoy yourself. Just don't let me hear about anyone spending too much time
> > in the "health and fitness" magazine section....
> >
> > In the end, I'll build a 'recommended reading' title list on Linux (and
> > Open Source) topics to give to the lady we know at Border's to post (or
> > have on hand) for the computer book section. It will be good advertisement
> > for the LUG. They have inquired twice now on having the LUG do something
> > there at the store... Perhaps we can use that list to help build a library
> > stash at the new meeting location too.
> >
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