What is the best way to learn system configuration and administration skills for a home-based Linux system, without feeling like I am on a treasure hunt through the Linux Documentation Project files? I'm somewhat experienced with Unix, but not experienced with system administration and not experienced with Linux. I'm in the process of configuring Mandrake 6.0. I have used the Configuration HOWTO, and found that it had a lot of excellent information. However, I am impatient with brief, introductory information. I want more technical material. Why do I configure it this way? What other options are available? Does anyone have recommendations (books, online documents, URL's, other maillists, etc.)??? ALSO-- we have a number of choices available when selecting basic tools in Linux. Is there a good source for comparing such tools for feature-set, ease of configuration and use, etc. ??? I'd be happy to spend some money for the right books-- I already have Linux for Dummies, and Linux in a Nutshell. Unfortunately they are more introductory than in-depth. Other recommendations welcome. I've checked out book reviews at fatbrain.com, but most of the titles that are recent publication-date and sound good aren't available yet. best wishes, richard myers
