Which Linux book to start with ..??

rollcage · 16-11-2007, 05:41 AM

Hi guys

please tell me which Linux book to start with ..

I heard that Linux bible is good, but to found so many editions
its too difficult to choose. So its better to ask your expert views dear Linux users.

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http://www.amazon.com/Linux-Bible-20...5170090&sr=8-1
Linux Bible 2007 Edition: Boot up Ubuntu, Fedora, KNOPPIX, Debian, SUSE, and 11 Other Distributions (Bible)

http://www.amazon.com/Fedora-Red-Ent...5170090&sr=8-4
Fedora 7 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Bible

(is new Fedora 8 edition coming soon)

http://www.amazon.com/Red-Hat-Linux-...170090&sr=8-12
Red Hat Linux 9 Bible

http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Guid..._bxgy_b_text_b
A Practical Guide to Linux(R) Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming

http://www.amazon.com/RHCE-Certified...sip_rech_dp_10
RHCE Red Hat Certified Engineer Linux

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159...QMD5G04N4M8CG1
Beginning Ubuntu Linux, Second Edition (Beginning from Novice to Professional)

http://www.amazon.com/Official-Ubunt...6/ref=pd_sim_b
The Official Ubuntu Book (2nd Edition)

...

These are just reference links, I need to buy the book in Market only,
suggest which one to buy and suggest from above or any other you think is good,

Gigacore · 16-11-2007, 07:04 AM

^ all the books u have mentioned is good..

See this for huge list of free books

Linux Guides (Must Read)

mehulved · 16-11-2007, 07:36 AM

You can start here http://tldp.org/LDP/intro-linux/html/index.html there are other nice guides too at TLDP.
Also, there's one thread posted by Gigacore which has some good books.
Out of your list, I'd suggest going for the first one because it covers more than one distro.
And http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Guid..._bxgy_b_text_b is surely the one to go for if you have a little experience with bare basics of linux and want to dive into CLI.

praka123 · 16-11-2007, 08:09 AM

best thing is to stick with the first 2-weeks with ur linux distro

tldp.org and google at the same time helps u solve if any problems had u faces
OK>if ur a proffessional who is in db,programming or networking,advanced books are useful

aditya.shevade · 16-11-2007, 10:50 PM

^^ I agree. It's better to explore things yourself and read the documentation provided for better understanding. It does help.

mehulved · 17-11-2007, 12:38 AM

I disagree. It depends on what you are more comfortable with and what your objectives are. So, sometimes starting with books does help too IMO.

mediator · 17-11-2007, 12:52 AM

Well I wud say, go straight to http://ubuntuguide.org and start exercising. There u'll get fedora guides, ubuntu guides and other guides too. Read em n u'll know urself bit by bit....everything!!

rollcage · 17-11-2007, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Gigacore

^ all the books u have mentioned is good..
and Linux Guides (Must Read)

Ya all books are good but which one ya..
i hav seen that thread .. its got very useful links..

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Originally Posted by mehulved

Out of your list, I'd suggest going for the first one because it covers more than one distro.
And http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Guid..._bxgy_b_text_b is surely the one to go for if you have a little experience with bare basics of linux and want to dive into CLI.

This book that you ref is quiet good yaar, I have also read its review here - http://www.amazon.com/review/R2ZA5F2...R2ZA5F27137TIZ
this gives quiet a good knowege even to newbies.

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Originally Posted by aditya.shevade

^^ I agree. It's better to explore things yourself and read the documentation provided for better understanding. It does help.

going around .. and have been searching too much .. got fed up..

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Originally Posted by mediator

Well I wud say, go straight to http://ubuntuguide.org and start exercising. There u'll get fedora guides, ubuntu guides and other guides too. Read em n u'll know urself bit by bit....everything!!

I tried that a year ago .. and end up forgetting about everything .. since then just using XP ..

... even I have got the Solrais 10 original DVD // but never used it. When I received it I was too happy .. ;p and then got busu in other stuff.. Just that sometimes its not ur cup of tea. dont know why..

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Originally Posted by mehulved

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Originally Posted by mediator

Well I wud say, go straight to http://ubuntuguide.org and start exercising. There u'll get fedora guides, ubuntu guides and other guides too. Read em n u'll know urself bit by bit....everything!!

I disagree. It depends on what you are more comfortable with and what your objectives are. So, sometimes starting with books does help too IMO.

how can anyone just read at LCD screen for long
ya its too diff to read ebooks then paper books

Yes Dear mehulved I think that my prob .. I have got so many ebooks on my PC. But never reeds then,
When I buy a Harry Pottor book dont leave it untill its complete. irony is unless I have a paper book I dont read.

So what the crux of the matter is
>I dont realise or decide which book to buy,
>or which ebook shall I get the paper printed.. or try the various guide line pdfs .. get them printed and read.
>or just buy Linux Bible.. which i was about to..
but didnt find on the famous nai sarak road in delhi/ haha

I asked them Linux 2007 bible .. he said no.. simple Hacking for dummies - no, asked on CEH certification book again a no. ha... what the hell in nai sarak damm (nai sarak is the mecca or book shops)

too many answers
or am i siting too much on internet
and getting confused.

on simple thing of learning linux.damm ..

Gigacore · 17-11-2007, 07:49 AM

^^ as prakash said.. start using any distro.. and u'll know what to learn and so you will find the way to learn.. finally u can choose the book to read

NucleusKore · 17-11-2007, 08:13 AM

How about this one

http://www.amazon.com/Linux-Windows-.../dp/0072130814

and here is the link for Indians
http://shop.rediff.com/bookshop/buye...OSEPH&search=1

aditya.shevade · 17-11-2007, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mehulved

I disagree. It depends on what you are more comfortable with and what your objectives are. So, sometimes starting with books does help too IMO.

Oi... it was you who once said there is no need of book.. but again, maybe my objectives were different or your opinion has changed since.....

mehulved · 17-11-2007, 12:17 PM

Maybe then I didn't express myself properly. What I believe is - books aren't essential but they make good companions always.
Cos I personally too prefer reading from a book than reading online. But, just reading books isn't enough. It should be accompanied by practical exposure to learn better.

rollcage · 17-11-2007, 12:26 PM

^^
Ya dude .. very true ,,

Books are the best way to increase the knowledge.
Books along with practical exp is good. In computers they can provide the basic push or start and then you just go on exploring this isnt it.
but I still dont know which one,

Gigacore · 17-11-2007, 12:28 PM

Alright... i made a search specially for u

Beginners: Learn Linux (Linux Reviews)

Introduction to Linux

Start here to learn about Linux

Hope these books will help u to understand the concepts...

a_k_s_h_a_y · 17-11-2007, 12:29 PM

how about sumitabha das for UNIX
get well with UNIX and then goto LINUIX !! !!
well this for command interface learning only !

that book is very famous among all 3rd Sem Computer Science Circle !