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is this a good book?, Beginning Ubuntu Linux: Keir Thomas, Andy Channelle, Jamie Sicam: 9781430219996: Amazon.com: Books would this be a great book to start my linux+ studies?

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N2IT

I think it couldn't hurt. Just get in there and start labbing and learning. I wouldn't spend to much money though, I would pick up one book tops and use the white pages and the resources here to continue to grow. Of course labbing is a great way and actually support and developing in an enterprise.

Roguetadhg

I like that the book has "Installing Linux" near the front instead of 5 chapters deep!

Although it doesn't look like you could probably use it for Linux+. It would be a great introduction before studying.

JayTheCracker

this tutorial part 1-4 are good to start too

Programming and Penetration Testing » Complete Linux Tutorial Part 1

WafflesAndRootbeer

Go with the official Ubuntu book. It's made for n00bs.

CaptainL

WafflesAndRootbeer wrote: »

Go with the official Ubuntu book. It's made for n00bs.

what is the title of that book and who is the author?

guys I'am confused, can you please give me a brief difference between linux+, redhat, and LPIC(btw I don't know what LPIC means. hehe)

varelg

CaptainL wrote: »

what is the title of that book and who is the author?

guys I'am confused, can you please give me a brief difference between linux+, redhat, and LPIC(btw I don't know what LPIC means. hehe)

L+ = LPIC-1 and are multiple- choice tests. Red Hat are practical exams (hands- on) and hold a bit more esteem among peer techies and recruiters.
Ever since I picked up one of Sobell's titles, I became his fan. Great books on linux topics, and his Ubuntu title is no exception. So go for it if you want to dig a bit deeper into the subject.

haziz

varelg wrote: »

L+ = LPIC-1 and are multiple- choice tests. Red Hat are practical exams (hands- on) and hold a bit more esteem among peer techies and recruiters.
Ever since I picked up one of Sobell's titles, I became his fan. Great books on linux topics, and his Ubuntu title is no exception. So go for it if you want to dig a bit deeper into the subject.

+1. Another vote for any book by Sobell.

petedude

CaptainL wrote: »

is this a good book?, Beginning Ubuntu Linux: Keir Thomas, Andy Channelle, Jamie Sicam: 9781430219996: Amazon.com: Books would this be a great book to start my linux+ studies?

Apress publishes the book you listed above. I really, really dig Apress books-- they usually have a fair amount of detail and are well written for the price. Apress has a neat deal for a discounted eBook if you buy the print edition. Sometimes they have really good sales as well (like their half-price Cyber Monday deal).

Outside of an Apress title, I'd suggest the Unleashed titles for Linux releases (or just about any serious OS reading).

Roguetadhg

Im just about to toss this book out the window... (Disk Quota labbing... !@#$.)

Petedude, what did you use for your Linux+ studies?