This text is designed for users who know UNIX and want to learn and use the Linux operating system. The book includes step-by-step instructions, practical suggestions for implementing common procedures and tips showing shortcuts or the best use of Linux features. The CD-ROM accompanying this book contains the popular RedHat Linux 4.1 distribution.
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Filled with almost useless screen shots of freeware applications running under Linux and highlighted URLs that lead to Linux-related sites, Discover Linux leaves the reader wondering what happened to the meaty information that these pages ought to contain. Oualline goes into some detail about important commands and outlines the steps to follow in order to accomplish key tasks, but it's not enough.
The best part of Discover Linux is the beginning, which contains a guide to installing the operating system and configuring it for your purposes. The book also has a good discussion of backup procedures and of how to get help from Linux's online resources. The back of the book includes a minimalist command reference and the Discover series' characteristic "Visual Index," which explains how to use graphical interface elements. The companion CD-ROM includes Red Hat Linux 4.2, a newly obsolete version of Linux that this and other books are still distributing.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Poor choice for novice. Lacks some basic instruction.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Discover Linux® (Paperback)
I am a computer professional just trying to learn LINUX and find this book a poor choice for a novice. It lacks basic instruction necessary to follow through on many setup tasks. Author directs reader to creat scripts for various applictions but never shows you HOW to create or save a script or what package to use for such purpose etc. Very confusing book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Horrible, HORRIBLE Linux book and distribution,
By A Customer
This review is from: Discover Linux® (Paperback)
Not only is "Dicover Linux" a complete waste of time, pulp, and effort, it comes with a copy of Linux that is useless.Steve Oualline obviously has some sort of schizophrenia, because he tries to claim that the book is for beginners, and shortly afterwards delves into compiling a kernel. Needless to say, after trying to install Linux and use this book, my computer was a mess.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not great, but not terrible,
By A Customer
This review is from: Discover Linux® (Paperback)
The problem I had with this book, is that it really didn't provide information how to solve common problems that you might encounter installing and configuring Linux. This book however, does serve as a good reference for different applications that come with RedHat and a basic understanding how to use them.
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