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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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5.0 out of 5 stars THE HUMANITY!, 2 Jul 1999

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This book made my gay uncle vomit!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not great, but not terrible, 20 Jun 1999

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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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2.0 out of 5 stars Poor choice for novice. Lacks some basic instruction., 15 Feb 1999

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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.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible, HORRIBLE Linux book and distribution
Not only is "Dicover Linux" a complete waste of time, pulp, and effort, it comes with a copy of Linux that is useless. Read more

Published on 24 Jan 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice walk through with no step by step help
It goes throught the basics that you need to know to work a Linux system. Unfourtunetly for complete newbies it is not the best. Read more

Published on 4 Dec 1998

2.0 out of 5 stars Fine books for listing of commands and games
I have this book for 2 weeks now. The sole reason that I want to keep this book is that it has the listing of many commands and games with brief descriptions which I am not... Read more

Published on 19 Sep 1998

1.0 out of 5 stars Very little information included, you are on your own.
On the cover of the book it claims to be a book for the beginner yet in the introduction of the book it is noted the book is written for those who are familiar with Unix. Read more

Published on 14 Jul 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
This is an excellent book that covers most of the things you would commonly do in a RedHat 4.2 setup, in a manner both suitable for the beginning user. Read more

Published on 13 Jun 1998

1.0 out of 5 stars Unless things always go perfect for you - Skip This One!
This book promises a lot an unfortunately does not deliver. If you run itno any difficulties in the installation (Like I did) the book is useless. Read more

Published on 8 Jun 1998

1.0 out of 5 stars Skip this one
Scripts that don't work and misprints of destination directories. If you're new to Linux, this book will cause you no end in frustration.

Published on 27 Mar 1998

1.0 out of 5 stars Spend the extra couple bucks for a real book
I was hoping to get a book up to the quality of IDG's "Dummy" series, since when I bought it there wasn't a "Linux For Dummies. Read more

Published on 23 Mar 1998

1.0 out of 5 stars please don't buy this book
This book is a joke. Some picks: 1) Files are not found where the author says they are. 2) If things don't go 100% according to plan - and believe me they won't- sorry, your on... Read more

Published on 10 Mar 1998

2.0 out of 5 stars Not very good
Don't buy it. It seems like a bargain, but you will have to buy a better book in order to really configure your system. Read more

Published on 7 Mar 1998

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