Re: [newbie] Book question.
i'm a big fan of books. first, i recently discover "the linux cookbook" do a google search, the whole text is available on the internet. it's great. second -- 'linux in a nutshell' from o'reilly. this book is the bomb. if you get no other, this is the one. it has most all the commands in alphebetical order. it also assumes you have an idea of what you are doing. it explains each command and all the opions for it, but assumes you know which command you are looking for. it also has section on KDE, GNOME, package managers, LILO and other things. third -- 'linux command instant reference' from Sybex. it's organized in sections, such as archiveing, text files, audio, etc, so if you know what you are trying to do you can just flip to that section. just my opinons i could be full of it =) adrian Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Book question.
On Sunday 27 January 2002 14:58, Javier de Lázaro Redruello wrote: > I´ve got a simple question for you, guys: > > Wich book should I read to beguin learning MDK Linux? > > I want to learn all those easy things as making short cuts, installing > software, etc. On your mdk cds is a package called RUTE. It installs a truly excellent (IMHO) introduction to linux in pdf format, which you can read with xpdf or the Adobe Acrobat reader. Don't expect to finish it in a few hours: it is pretty big. And no one has ever claimed that it is "for dummies" You might have it installed already, in fact. Check if the file /usr/share/doc/rute0.X.X/rute.pdf exists on your system Apart from that, the best way to learn almost anything to do with a computer is to switch it on and start playing with it. Make mistakes, figure out how to fix your mistakes, lurk the newsgroups, browse the linux websites, if you don't understand a command then immediately type "man ", and it is amazing how you start picking up on the tips and tricks. I'll allow one exception to that rule: When you go and learn a new programming language, a book helps you to find out what the major commands are! But generally, books are overrated. -- Michel Clasquin, D Litt et Phil (Unisa) [EMAIL PROTECTED]/unisa.ac.za http://www.geocities.com/clasqm This message was posted from a Microsoft-free PC All in all, you're just another brick in the wall- Pink Floyd Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
RE: [newbie] Book question.
Sounds like you want to learn how to use your desktop environment efficiently first. If you use KDE, start with the KDE manuals and then move onto LSAG (Linux system Administrators Guide). This book is available for installation from your disks - it comes with the distribution. -Original Message- From: Javier de Lázaro Redruello [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2002 12:59 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:[newbie] Book question. I´ve got a simple question for you, guys: Wich book should I read to beguin learning MDK Linux? I want to learn all those easy things as making short cuts, installing software, etc. Thank YOU! << File: message.footer >> ** This email and any files sent with it are intended only for the named recipient. If you are not the named recipient please telephone/email the sender immediately. You should not disclose the content or take/retain/distribute any copies. ** Norwich Union Life & Pensions Limited Registered Office 2 Rougier Street York YO90 1UU Registered in England Number 3253947 A member of the Norwich Union Marketing Group which is regulated by the Personal Investment Authority. Member of the Association of British Insurers. For further Enquires 01603 622200 Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
