[ILUG] Recommend a good book?

[Jeff Rose]

Jeff Rose wrote:
> 
> Paul Askins wrote:
> >
> > I just bought Linux in a Nutshell.  Seems pretty good, explains the different
> > shells which is something I want to know about, plus a whole load of other
> > stuff.  I think it cost about 20 quid.
> >
> > > Anyone recommend a good book on linux, cause watching this mailing list I
> > > havent a clue what most of you guys are talking about and need to learn
> > > quite a bit
> > >
> > > Jason
> 
> For depth, with nice Howto's: "Linux, The Complete Version" (Was
> published by http://www.lsl.com , May be 2 volumes now!)
> 
> For brevity: "Discover Linux", by Steve Qualline (IDG Books)
> 
> A *lot* more every day now ... also the Linux Journal magazine, if you
> really want to get into Linux other than LUGs/Usenet, etc.


http://www.mailordercentral.com/lsl/prodinfo.asp?number=BL00-702

Sorry, "Linux, The Complete REFERENCE" ... two volumes and the price
shows it (excellent though!!!)

Not sure your options in Ireland as far as shipping, or even getting
local stores there to stock such masterpieces <nudge>?

Jeff
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