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General Linux I Exam Prep (Exam: 101)

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I didn't like this book very much. It tries to cover a lot of items, but it doesn't cover them well. For example a lot of commands are just mentioned, but not really explained. And a lot of important things are missing. And what I really didn't like are the jumps in the level of the explanations. Some things are explained over and over again and others a little bit more complicated are mentioned as if they had been explained earlier. I wouldn't recommend this book, because for a beginner there are a lot of things not clearly explained and for an expert it is not really useful, because it's not very compact.

I have collected quite a few linux books and this one ranks as one of the top 5 books. This book covers the level 1 certification exams for LPI, RHCE and SAIR, and that alone makes this book worth purchasing. Each chapter contains questions about the items covered so you can stay focused, also there are some more questions at the back of the book and there are 2 75 questio sample exams on the cd. The material was covered in detail and with clarity, and I would recommend this book to anyone thinking of acquiring level 1 certification in linux.

After reading the book cover to cover while preparing for the exam, I found that there were far too many errors. Some mistakes include answers to the chapter end tests not coinciding with the questions asked, index items not pointing you to the right pages(look up the print daemon, commands in the index). The mistakes left me with the feeling that this book was rushed out with out being proof read, leaving me with little confidence that the material I was reading was a good reflection of what would be on the exam. The CD provides 2 exams of 75 questions each that do not change each time you take them. Overall I felt the book did a good job with the topics that it covered, but would recommend you look elswhere for a book to help prepare you for the exam.

I have about 4 books on linux topics, and I bought this exam book for a specific reason--to quiz me over commands and switches and to provide hands-on exercises. The best linux book I go to is LINUX, Second Edition: Installation, Configuration, and Use, (on installation, linux apps such as emacs, news readers and gimp)which is still current. Another book I really like for detailed examples of all the strange linux/unix commands is: A Practical Guide to Linux (1997) by Mark G. Sobell. Despite the date, all of the material is still current For general networking issues I have RH Linux Unleashed. It is rather boring, but it contains a lot of answers about network stuff and some of the RH interfaces (gnome, kde). This book (GENERAL LINUX I EXAM PREP) is excellent because it answers a lot of ordinary how-to questions, how to get basic things done that sometimes are impossible to find in other books without rereading two chapters or so Example: I was looking for how to change the init level, and while I was looking for fstab info, I found in this book a command "init 5" which will also do the job. I've learned some nice tricks from this book.

However, the main problem in the book is that it lacks detail on the certification exams. This is certainly not the author's fault because the LPI exams were still being developed, and the others have been changing as well. I'm taking the LPI 1a exam, and this book merely lists the goals of the tests rather than listing the specific subjects being tested. It would be nice if the organization of the book follows the organization of a specific test. I predict that by the end of the summer the market will be flooded with books about linux certification exams (mostly red hat certifications) so you'll be able to find books with more specific test information. (also you can find excellent information at places like cramsession for more recent information about the test. In summary: an excellent learning vehicle, with good test questions, but little specific test information.

Excellently comprehensive coverage. When I'm in the recruiting booth at job fairs & someone comes by, looking for a >60K job after just taking an MCSE course, I hold up this book, and tell them: "Go get THIS book! Practice every single word of it, on two networked old $50 486-PCs. THEN, after that hard work, come back and you will earn your $60-100K! "

As one guy said the book is all tell no show. Allot of inaccuracies abound throughout and I'm a kernel hacker. Get Sobel's book. Also there is allot of things who would use, like ELM? Get real and pass this loser by.

Great insights into the world of Linux, including what must be the best Hands-On Projects sections for any Linux book. Only complain is that the Title is misleading (not to be confused with LPI's General Linux I) and that the information could be better organized. What I mean is that the book tries to cover too much ground--claims that you can use it for LPI, SAIR/GNU and RHCE exams--NOT!!

If you can navigate without the benefit of a proper system which maps the exam objectives, perhaps, but my advise is not to rely solely on this book if you wish to attain some form of certification under your belt. Otherwise, this book provides a top-rated section for practical lab exercises and some gems, but you gotta dig real hard for it and be able to recognize it too!

I am preparing for the LPIC exam and have not found this book that helpful. I would strongly recommend purchasing any of the other LPIC study aids as well as a linux system administration book as a reference guide. I have found that combination particularly beneficial in my preparation. This book has potential but definitely needs to be rewritten.

When I was first learning linux I must have tried almost everybook on the market. This book however takes the cake. Weather it is your intention to pass the LPI exam to just learn how to run linux, this is the book for you. The book covers linux from how the operating system works to managing users and networking. In my opinion this is the best book out there for linux. While it does not cover any one distribution in detail, General Linux I provides the foundation to run any linux system professionally.

Watching this industry over the past 11 years has taught me one thing, things change and to keep up with them must have the best reference material available. Coriolis has now put together a book the covers the Linux Professional Institute's Exam 101 and you have a go to reference book.

In just over 650 page the book breaks down the exam objectives completely and detailed. The book covers areas like hardware and installation, Software and installation, management, file systems, booting, shut down and run levels.

There is also coverage of shells, scripting, programming, compiling, and administrative tasks associated with the operating system. Linux is the fastest rising OS on the market and this book gives you the basics in a simplified yet easy to follow manner.

Make no mistake about it, Linux is a complicated operating system with a new look and for those like me, this book clears up and takes the mystery out of the care and maintenance of the software. Included with the book is hands-on projects and review questions.

Keep in mind this a General Linux, so you'll need a version of the OS in order to perform the hands-on projects. The book comes with a cd-rom that has 2 complete exams and other questions to enhance your learning. Overall a very good value and an excellent learning tool.