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I bought this book for two purposes– to refresh my Linux skills, and to start preparing for either the Linux Plus or the LPIC certifications. I think, from my short ownership of this book, that it fits both nicely. The book covers the Linux Plus 101 and 102 curriculum nicely, supplemented, of course, by real life experience. No book will, in itself, prepare you for these exams. I use the book in conjunction with 4 Linux systems I built at home, plus my work experience as a UNIX engineer. Even in the job, it takes years to cover all of the items in the study list, some that are never touched upon in the workplace. There’s something to be said for experience. This book fills that void. I’ve also purchased the LPIC 1 and 2 study guides to this end.

Yes, there are a lot of details that are not covered, anyone who has used the man pages knows that there are a huge array of options for each command. Experience tells one which are the useful ones for the purpose at hand. However, this book does serve to focus the reader nicely on what is expected for the exam. As a Linux user for over 20 years, I’ve learned from this book, and brought back into my mind things I’ve forgotten because I’ve not used them that frequently. Aside from a study guide, I’ve found this book an invaluable reference in my day to day work. A good book, and readily give it 4 stars.
Rating: 4
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