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Summary: Concept of Interactive Web Sit great; execution Stinks
Review: I bought this book because it was interactive. I don't have access to a Unix account at this time. I expected a unix account at the web site. I would have been better served with a CD-Rom. Format of the book did not contribute to my learning -- especially where I have to hit the ground running. I would not recommend this book!
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Summary: Learn the basics and more with this easy hands-on guide.
Review: I found this book and its format extremely easy to follow, especially for the UNIX newbie. The author clearly states in the Introduction that you'll need access to a UNIX system. This book is an invaluable resource to get going QUICKLY!
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Summary: Disappointed
Review: I saw this book on amazon.com thought it was a good deal, went to Barnes and Noble store to look at it and realized it looks stupid. There are too many pargraphs not enough examples. I figured an interactive book would be INTERACTIVE. The users book did not even come with a cd. I searched and searched for the interactive part of it.I bought "Unix Made Easy: Second Edition" instead. Many more examples and bigger typeface. If you arent into reading huge paragraphs to find the answer, dont bother with the Interactive books. They are all the same. Its a BIG BIG book, too much info, not enough examples.
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Summary: A New, Interactive Way to Learn UNIX
Review: Prentice Hall's Interactive Workbooks are designed to get you up and running fast, with just the information you need, when you need it. We are certain that you will find our unique approach to learning simple and straightforward. Every chapter of every Interactive Workbook begins with a list of clearly defined Learning Objectives. A series of labs make up the heart of each chapter. Each lab is designed to teach you specific skills in the form of exercises. You perform these exercises at your computer and answer pointed questions about what you observe. Your answers will lead to further discussion and exploration. Each lab then ends with multiple-choice Self-Review Questions, to reinforce what you've learned. Finally, we have included Test Your Thinking projects at the end of each chapter. These projects challenge you to synthesize all of the skills you've acquired in the chapter. Our goal is to make learning engaging, and to make you a more productive learner. And you are not alone. Each book is integrated with its own "Companion Website." The website is a place where you can find more detailed information about the concepts discussed in the Workbook, additional Self-Review Questions to further refine your understanding of the material, and perhaps most importantly, where you can find a community of other Interactive Workbook users working to acquire the same set of skills that you are. John McMullen has been a technical writer for more than 10 years. He is currently the Senior Technical Writer for Softway Systems. His book is an easy-to-use course clearly designed for people who wish to learn a UNIX computer system, complete with basics and tricks that you'll need. It can be used as both a comprehensive tutorial and a quick reference for performing specific tasks.
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Summary: Very poor quality
Review: The book is written for new Unix users. It has many exercises for the reader to perform and answer questions. Unfortunately, answers to the exercises that are provided are frequently wrong or the answers don't match the original question. There is a companion website containing chapter summaries and online quizzes. I tried one of the online quizzes..there were 11 questions..the website incorrectly marked two of my answers as wrong. The high number of innacuracies and mistakes in the book make it unsuitable for newbies trying to learn unix. I am disappointed in the poor quality of this book. Oh well...
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