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Summary: The book to start with
Review: I've read Running Linux from cover to cover. I still use this book most of the time.It's good for doing things "the Linux way". You get information on how to do things without getting to distro-dependent. Things you are told, works for most distro's, or you will be notified about that and told what the differences are. </nalle>
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Summary: Superb Linux Book!
Review: I don't ordinarily write reviews, but I must say that "Running Linux" is the authoritative book if you're interested in Linux. Whether you are a beginner to the Linux OS or an advanced Linux user, this book has it all. It covers everything from installation to programming. There is no other book available now that is so comprehensive. This book is definitely "your one stop shop" for all your Linux needs. No matter who you are or where you come from, this book is more than worth it's cover price. Put it on your shelf today!
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Summary: Got me on my feet with Linux
Review: This is the book that I would most recommend for someone starting Linux, no matter the distro. The book offers a good overview of the OS scene and parallels Linux with Windows, without the typical Linux zealot Microsoft bashing. :-) Running Linux logically progresses from simple topics (i.e. foundations of Linux and OS fundamentals) to topics which are crucial to every day use (i.e. text editors, tar files, SAMBA, add on apps etc.). When I picked up this book, all I had was a through knowledge of Windows and the Mandrake installation screen. By the time I was finished, I was performing complicated procedures, running servers, ipmasqs, and now I can speak intellegently on Linux. Some drawbacks however are that some topics don't seem to go in depth enough, such as some important applications. It doesn't matter though because they teach you how to use man. If you want to learn Linux, get this book.
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Summary: An excellent start
Review: A very good start in the complex world of linux. It assumes zero knowledge of linux, and for the RedHat, SuSe, Mandrake etc users out there, must be read in conjuction with distribution specific material as most of the stuff mentioned has been automised. Further reading is though inevitable as it bearely scratches the surface on most topics.
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Summary: Bit disappointing.
Review: I picked up Running Linux with more than a beginners knowledge of Linux. I had just installed Debian Linux and was looking for a book to answer some questions in detail. It goes through the same material as "Learning Debian GNU/Linux" which I already have. I was looking to get in depth information on the X font server, solving font problems, learning the arcane linux pkg - deselect, learning to use Make and Make Install. It just glosses over most of these topics. The book spends a lot of time on installation. It is in nowhere land. It is detailed on some topics and touches other important topics very lightly. Yes, I was dissapointed.
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Summary: Essential, but not the only one
Review: I first r3ead this book in it's second edition. I then received one of these books (3rd edition) with every VA Linux box we ordered, so I shouldn't complain since it was free, BUUUUT... It seems that some of the material is out of date. There are some new chapters, but a new edition needs updating in every chapter for the book to remain relevant. That said however, I find my self referencing this book occasionally. I do recommend this book to the new systems administrator for a Linux system. There can never be a COMPLETE UNIX/Linux System Administrations book all in one book, but this makes a good attempt.
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Summary: Simply Classic
Review: This work is by far the best animal of its kind when it comes to getting your feet wet with this fantastic operating system. Well organized and structured, it takes the "Linux newbie" firmly by the hand and walks them through their initial experiences with Linux; from installation, basic configuration and shell commands to more advanced topics like compiling a kernel, XFree86 installation/tweaking and some elementary TCP/IP networking theory/practice. The best part about Running Linux is that it is very distribution neutral and immediately applicable to whatever flavor of Linux you happen to run - a true rarity in Linux books. This fine book will quickly give you a sense of power and comfort on your Linux system, putting you firmly in control. It will also serve as a fine (and much used) desktop reference (my copy has been used and reused so much it looks like it has been through through a washing machine :-). The icing on the cake is that it reads like a novel; first time through I could not put my copy down. If you are starting out with or have been only recently introduced to Linux, then this book is "must have" first book on the subject. When you consider the high cost of books these days, you want to make sure that you are getting some "bang for your buck". Well "bang for your buck" is exactly what you are getting here.
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Summary: dissappointed: much dated material and not enough depth
Review: After reading all the glorious reviews I could only believe this was the book I needed, being a relative newbie. Although I have found much usefullness in the book, I am disappointed nevertheless and will be looking for another. My main complaints with this book are: 1) The back cover states that, "_Running Linux_ explains everything you need to understand, install, and start using the Linux operating system." Then the author states several times in the book that if you are new to unix/linux you may want to buy a book on the subject! 2) This Third Edition, published in 1999, reads like an older edition at times. For example, I doubt that Chapters 2 and 3 regarding installation are useful to anyone installing a modern ditro, except maybe Debian. In fact these chapters would probably only be confusing - with their descriptions of installing from floppy, etc. 3) The book also goes to great length to point out Linux's superiority over all things Microsoft, and it's not always accurate in this dubious endeavour. Sometimes it seems hardly a page goes by without one of those petty, unprofessional jabs at MS that are unfortunately so common in Linux writing. If I thought Microsoft were god, I wouldn't be Running Linux. As an example of 2) and 3) consider paes 49-50. The author describes that in a dual boot situation with W95 it's better to install W95 first because W95 has a nasty habit of overwriting the MBR. He then goes on to say, "We don't know whether Windows 98 will demonstrate the same cavalier behavior as as Windows 95." This book was published in 1999 so why doesn't he know? He then conveniently fails to mention that many Linux distros will not only overwrite the MBR, they will also erase the entire hard drive including other OS's partitions. (dated material and misleading evangelism). 4) As other reviewers have pointed out, the book is simply not detailed enough for admins or power users. Considering it's not all that great for newbies either, then what is it good for? I could go on, but I think you get the point. My feeling is that in 1995 this was _the_ Linux book to have, and it's reputation has earned it a lot of sales, but it's just not the right book for today, not for newbies and not for experienced users.
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Summary: Como realmente o Linux funciona ?
Review: It is a book that explains (independent of distribution) Linux, should be bought, it explains perfectly as Linux works, from of your initialization, directories and special files even basic commands. Very important for who really wants to understand or to administer server Linux and to solve any problem.
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Summary: Running Linux: interesting
Review: I bought this book for an introduction to Linux. Information is quite comprehensive and covers a lot of Linux/Unix topics. For the beginner I found this sometimes a little difficult and too theoretical. The user is expected to do more research to get complete results. The point is that Linux newbies are now also people who came from Linux and want to change to Linux, and for them this book is probably not the best I can recommend; they would better go for e.g. "A practical guide to Linux". However, it is very suited for those who want to know more about the inside of Linux/Unix. It is remarkable that it gives a lot information in 730 pages.
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