Product: How Linux Works

If you are interested in learning about Linux, and even the basics of Operating Systems but can’t quite yet jump into books dealing with operating systems in the abstract, there is no better book. I have scoured the internet for every beginner’s resource on linux, shell scripting and operating system theory. In my opinion, nothing has been better than this book as an introduction to a wide array of tasks you’ll need to be able to perform on a linux machine, as well as an introduction to various theoretical concepts like kernel space, user space, how processes work, system calls, drivers etc. I don’t mean to over-emphasize the theoretical aspect of it because it is just an introduction most of the time with links to further reading provided in a note.. But it is so useful because the author is extremely good at conveying the ideas plainly albeit simply.

This book is the best diving board you could have for getting into linux and in my opinion operating systems in general. If you’re having trouble comprehending some of the theoretical concepts and jargon as they are discussed in many books, then this book + google searches will clear things up. I have a much firmer grasp of my linux machine after reading and feel much less lost when terms like virtual memory management come up. This book opens worlds in a way.
Rating: 5
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