Linux

[UchihaBrat]

So, I bought the Linux "Bible" 2011 edition not so long ago, I'm currently reading another book atm and haven't started on it yet.
My query is, since I haven't started yet, whether someone else has read this one, or perhaps earlier editions, by Christopher Negus?
Is there some parts more important than others??

Edit: Forgot to mention, my goal is to comprehend the various Linux systems and become able to administrate them.
Edit2: Oh, and naturally, if you're already familiar with Linux based OS, then please just point out some more important areas to look at Thanks!

 

[Zise]

Well when it comes to linux distros and applications and programs for linux. I believe the best thing always is just to read the help files for the actual programs, since they usually always use their own made syntax, and they usually get changed from time to time since it is usually opensource. So the best tip I can give is to install a beginner linux as Ubuntu or something graphical and easy, and then start learn from there. Look up the documentation for the distro you decide to use, as they usually use different package managers and so on.

 

[UchihaBrat]

Well when it comes to linux distros and applications and programs for linux. I believe the best thing always is just to read the help files for the actual programs, since they usually always use their own made syntax, and they usually get changed from time to time since it is usually opensource. So the best tip I can give is to install a beginner linux as Ubuntu or something graphical and easy, and then start learn from there. Look up the documentation for the distro you decide to use, as they usually use different package managers and so on.

ah, naturally! I'll take this advice to heart! I currently use Ubuntu, as I am new to Linux based OS, I've not even used UNIX before, which leaves me completely new to that type of OS, but I'll work my way gradually as you say. Currently reading about the hardware and electronic as well as technical workings, trying to make sense of it allxd! I'm not up to the level where I understand all the syntax yet, but hope I will in time, thank you for your invaluable advice!

 

[Xylon]

So, I bought the Linux "Bible" 2011 edition not so long ago, I'm currently reading another book atm and haven't started on it yet.
My query is, since I haven't started yet, whether someone else has read this one, or perhaps earlier editions, by Christopher Negus?
Is there some parts more important than others??

Edit: Forgot to mention, my goal is to comprehend the various Linux systems and become able to administrate them.
Edit2: Oh, and naturally, if you're already familiar with Linux based OS, then please just point out some more important areas to look at Thanks!

You bought linux? o.0

 

[gamahiro]

You bought linux? o.0

A linux book. Even though everything you could possibly find in a book is available online and included with each distro (see; man pages).
When I started using linux there were no books. There were no forums. Just usenet and irc pretty much.
Download it, install it and use it. Don't ask for help when you run into a problem. Read the man pages and figure it out for yourself. Try using a terminal for most things. Learn bash. Installing gentoo from a minimal installation will help you learn as you install. They have a well documented handbook online.

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[UchihaBrat]

A linux book. Even though everything you could possibly find in a book is available online and included with each distro (see; man pages).
When I started using linux there were no books. There were no forums. Just usenet and irc pretty much.
Download it, install it and use it. Don't ask for help when you run into a problem. Read the man pages and figure it out for yourself. Try using a terminal for most things. Learn bash. Installing gentoo from a minimal installation will help you learn as you install. They have a well documented handbook online.

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Yes, I'll try to go about it as independently as I can from here on then!
Thx for the link!

 

[Infinite Mizu]

You bought linux? o.0

lol

 

[UchihaBrat]

You bought linux? o.0

No, I use the more user-friendly Ubuntu for now, but if I'm not mistaken, there are some companies whom sell Linux based OS, with their own tweaks etc. as well as regular updates along with it I'd bet.