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Linux is an excellent operating system, but it is different from the Windows OS that most users are accustomed to. Recently I decided to take the plunge and learn about it. Although I could have searched the web for the information in this book, and download the CD image for free also. I decided to buy this book instead.

So with the enclosed CD and a free older computer, I was off and swimming with the penguins. I think the money was well spent, as my time is worth something and I jump-started my Linux knowledge faster than the school of hard knocks and web searching.

I found the book to be an easy read, and I liked its project centric nature. While I was doing the projects and learning, I was also resolving common issues a new Linux user encounters. A case in point is that Linux doesn’t play MP3 format files as it is shipped, but this is easily resolved using one of the projects in this book. In addition, Linux can run many Windows programs using a compatibility layer that is easily installed using another project.

When I was done I gave the computer to my children. They like it, as there are high quality free educational games available for Linux. In addition many Windows games work as well which was a pleasant surprise.
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