Review by Dan McKinnon
on 2020-03-10
Product: 059652983X ‘Learning the vi and Vim Editors’ is the ultimate reference for using ‘vi’ out there on the market. Now in its 7th (yes SEVENTH) edition, this book has been around for 22 years and there is a reason. 450+ pages are spread over XX chapters: 01. Basics 02. Simpled Editing 03. Movement 04. Beyond the Basics 05. ex Editor 06. Global Replacement 07. Advanced Editing 08. vi Clones
Review by Dan McKinnon
on 2020-03-10
Product: 0596100825 ‘Linux Server Hacks Volume Two’ by William von Hagen is an outstanding companion guide for ALL Linux users and administrators. Packed with over 450 pages and 100 new hacks not in Volume 1, these aren’t just known by everybody things that you can do with Linux, these are hot tips and tricks that most any Linux freak can excel from learning about. Chapters Covered: 01. Linux Authentication 02. Remote GUI Connectivity
Review by Dan McKinnon
on 2020-03-10
Product: 0596008015 I really like this book not just for the great content contained within, but for the laid back, enjoyable writing style. Linux lovers (and there are so many out there) are always looking for new ways to tweak their system or doing things more efficiently (being one of the best operating systems out in the world, can you blame them?), this book truly is for geeks and geeks out there will REJOICE at this text!
Review by Dan McKinnon
on 2020-03-10
Product: 0596002726 Before I state my thoughts on this book, at over 950 pages this is one of the biggest books you will find on a computer shelf, so it’s worth providing a list of the content within: 01. Intro to Linux 02. Installation 03. Desktop Environments 04. Basic Unix commands 05. Web Browsers & IMs 06. E-Mail Clients 07. Games 08. Office Applications 09. Multimedia 10. System Administration Basics
Review by Dan McKinnon
on 2020-03-10
Product: 0596005288 ‘LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell’ by Steven Pritchard is a book for anyone looking to get LPI Linux certified. Written and laid out in traditional great O’Reilly fashion, this 950+ page book will not only help you pass this certification, but it will get you to pass with flying colors!! If you need an overview of LPI Linux and want to ramp up quickly for your test, you owe it to yourself to pick up this book and with enough preparation and study thanks to this book you WILL pass, I have no doubt!
Review by Dan McKinnon
on 2020-03-10
Product: 0596001835 ‘802.11 Wireless Networks: The Definitive Guide’ by Matthew Gast is a very comprehensive look at wireless networks from top to bottom. Spanning 600+ pages, this is an extensive look at one of the most important technologies of the last 50 years. No matter where you are on this planet, wireless networking has changed your life and no doubt it will continue to expand as we humans invent and adapt all over the planet.
Review by Dan McKinnon
on 2020-03-10
Product: 159327257X ‘Ubuntu for Non-Geeks: A Pain-Free, Get-Things-Done Guide’ is a very nice addition to the no starch line of books. Now in it’s 4th edition, this book has become a popular way for Linux newbies to get things going and having fun at the same time! Overview 01. Why Linux is a good/great option for an OS 02. Installing Unbuntu 03. Working With the Desktop 04. Internet Connection Time
Review by Dana Drew
on 2020-03-10
Product: LINUX: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide! If you have any misunderstandings with learning about Linux,this is the perfect book that will guide you into understanding everything about Linux,how it works and how to make use proper use of it. This book uses simple programming languages that will be understood by a newbie to programming. It will guide you into becoming a good programmer using Linux. I have developed far better than how i was before i read this book and i am glad i did.
Review by Daniel Bilar
on 2020-03-10
Product: 1597494860 My colleague showed me this book (full disclosure: he was a reviewer) - he made his students buy it it for his OS II class (assigned middle of the semester!) one week ago - hot off the presses. I got two copies, one for my office and one for reading on the bus. It’s one of three technical exploit books I’d take on a deserted, networked, powered island. Part 1: Journey into Kernel Land (Intro and explanations) is one of the most succinct clear intros I have ever seen.
Review by Daniel Hauer
on 2020-03-10
Product: 0131478230 It was through the previous edition of this book that I really got to know my way around the command line. I had a bit of knowledge beforehand, but Sobell’s book introduced me to loads of new utilities and made me far more competent in using bash and vim. I’m happy to say the Third Edition retains what made the Second so great, and adds considerably more. As other reviewers have noted, one of the standouts is the new chapter on Python.