Linux for Beginners: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Learn Linux Operating System and Master Linux Command Line. Contains Self-Evaluation Tests to Verify Your Learning Level
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Publisher : Independently published
Publication date : December 3, 2019
Language : English
Print length : 203 pages
ISBN-10 : 1671228081
ISBN-13 : 978-1671228085
Item Weight : 9.9 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.46 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #38,694 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Linux Applications #1 in Linux Certification Guides #2 in Computer Operating Systems Theory
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13 reviews for Linux for Beginners: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Learn Linux Operating System and Master Linux Command Line. Contains Self-Evaluation Tests to Verify Your Learning Level
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Robert Adamo –
Good basic into book for Linux
Good jntro book if you are unsure of what Linux is and maybe want to get off Windows . Very basic but well written that targets those infamiliar with what Linux is . Hood explanations and examples .
Doc Gilbo –
It is what they say it is.
It is what they say it is
Darice –
Informative but?
After reading the other reviews, I may be missing something but I don’t think this book is going to convince any Windows user that Linux is a better alternative. To put in automotive terms, the average Windows user drives an automatic transmission and this book is trying to convince you that a 5 speed manual is better. Chapters 1 and 2 are good but chapter 8 “Alternative to Windows” should be chapter 3. Instead of explaining how to create the boot media you need, why not tell the reader that for a couple of bucks you can purchase the install dvd or usb media right here on Amazon or the other site that begins with E. No mention is made of the gui that allows you to set up your desktop to look like windows or how to add or delete apps from it. Something a window user would want to know. I am a retired network technician who spent the last 20+ years doing small business support for Unix and Windows based networks. I was even certified on Novell (what’s that) networks. The rest of the chapters on the shell, commands and network administration are good if you want to follow in my footsteps. An individual user just wanting to replace MS Spyware 11 with something more secure may find all of the utilities and command line instructions to be a bit too daunting to undertake. I bought this book thinking that it may contain some information on new bells and whistles that may have appeared since I retired. I found myself saying “I forgot about that” instead of “I didn’t know that”. For that reason I am going to keep the book next to my computer as a desk reference.
senior shopper –
A must have
Highly recommend for Linux beginners like me
Zachary Erbrecht –
Not bad
Great basic information about Linux. Coming from someone who knows almost nothing about Linux. This book was able to provide a nice easy to read breakdown about Linux and its history.The only thing that is a pet peeve of mine, that happens throughout the book, is lack of detail when an acronym was used. I would have to stop reading just to research a detail that I did not know the meaning behind. Since this is a book for beginners, I feel that adding that tiny bit of detail goes a long way.
RTorres –
Programacion en Linux
No lo he leido, apenas lo recibiy se ve muy bien organizado y con excelente info. Me gusta.
J. Mielke –
Delivers on the title description
My son is interested in learning to code and build computers, so we got this book since it claimed to be for beginners. This book definitely is meant for beginners but in a good way. The author starts with the very basics and builds from there. What I loved about this book over others is 1. There were lots of pictures of what my screen should look like or graphics to explain things. And 2. Each chapter had a short little quiz at the end. This really helped me and my son see if we were getting what was being covered. I love that! Overall, a great tool to.learn Linux.
MelMel –
Good for new users
This is a book on Linux, I bought for my husband who is switching careers to IT. My only experience with Linux is from my work for an IT themed Halloween day when one of the Network guys dressed up like a penguin. After buying this book that makes a lot more sense. 🙂 So I asked my husband what he thought about it and he gives it 4 stars. He thought it was easy to read and understand and, as stated in the title, a practical guide for beginners. On a side note when I ordered this we originally received a family book “Would you rather..?” in error. Amazon made it right very quickly.
Cautious Carl –
Step by step guide for beginners that is logical and detailed.
Ragnar Lothbrook –
Great book, must buy if your starting out in linux
Tautas –
Love it. Very simple written for the Linux beginners.
A –
I’m only on the first chapter, but there have already been a lot of distracting errors. It feels like there was no proofreader for the book. For example, in the introduction, there is already a mistake. A sentence reads as, “This means that, once you develop the knowhow, you can create a customized experience (with Linux) that will do exactly what you need, allowing yourself to optimize the setup you have and ensure that the setup you have.” Ensure that the setup does what?On page 1, “First, you will discuss what operation systems are to develop the foundational information you will need to guide you through the rest of the book.” Oh, really? I thought the book would do that, but apparently I will instead.On page 8, “However, you can also upgrade them (OS) or change out your operating system for another one if you find that another one.” If you find that another one what?I will keep reading to try and learn about Linux, but the amount of errors makes me highly question this publishing company and, to a lesser extent, author. I would email the author about my critique, as he says to do in his bio, but they forgot to actually include his email address.
Mr. J. –
Ideal for people taking the plunge into Linux now that Microsoft have abandoned Windows 10 users who are unable to upgrade their computers to Windows 11.