"Ubuntu" Book

[teejay17]

Does anyone know if it's worth paying the cover price on this book? http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/item/books-978067232909/0672329093/Ubuntu+Unleashed?ref=Search+Books%3a+'ubuntu' (http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/item/books-978067232909/0672329093/Ubuntu+Unleashed?ref=Search+Books%3a+%27ubuntu%27)
I saw it in our local boxstore bookstore this evening, and I was somewhat in a rush, so I didn't have the time to really leaf through it.
But what I really want to know is whether the cover price is worth it? Can I get all the stuff included on forums and wikis, or are there advantages to having it a book like this?

[DougieFresh4U]

http://ubuntu.co.in/files/OfficialUbuntuBook.chm Try that:)

[bodycoach2]

I recommend "Ubuntu for Non-Geeks":

http://www.amazon.com/Ubuntu-Linux-Non-Geeks-Project-Based-Get-Things-Done/dp/1593271182/sr=1-5/qid=1168996557/ref=sr_1_5/103-4484066-1119047?ie=UTF8&s=books

I have that, the one you mentioned, Ubuntu Hacks, and The Official Ubuntu Book.

Of them all, I recommend Ubuntu for Non Geeks




Does anyone know if it's worth paying the cover price on this book? http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/item/books-978067232909/0672329093/Ubuntu+Unleashed?ref=Search+Books%3a+'ubuntu' (http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/item/books-978067232909/0672329093/Ubuntu+Unleashed?ref=Search+Books%3a+%27ubuntu%27)
I saw it in our local boxstore bookstore this evening, and I was somewhat in a rush, so I didn't have the time to really leaf through it.
But what I really want to know is whether the cover price is worth it? Can I get all the stuff included on forums and wikis, or are there advantages to having it a book like this?

[steven8]

teejay17, that is the book I got for Christmas. It came from borders and was 49.99. I think it is an awesome book, and I haven't even scratched the surface.

[dbbolton]

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=325975

i have it. it's ok, but i see you're running edgy, and it's centred around dapper.

[steven8]

True. I didn't see that. I run Dapper.

[teejay17]

http://ubuntu.co.in/files/OfficialUbuntuBook.chm Try that:)
Thanks a lot! this is awesome!

[teejay17]

I recommend "Ubuntu for Non-Geeks":

http://www.amazon.com/Ubuntu-Linux-Non-Geeks-Project-Based-Get-Things-Done/dp/1593271182/sr=1-5/qid=1168996557/ref=sr_1_5/103-4484066-1119047?ie=UTF8&s=books

I have that, the one you mentioned, Ubuntu Hacks, and The Official Ubuntu Book.

Of them all, I recommend Ubuntu for Non Geeks
Thanks. I have I have Ubuntu for Non-Geeks. I like it a lot.

[teejay17]

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=325975

i have it. it's ok, but i see you're running edgy, and it's centred around dapper.
Good point. I was wondering about that as well. I know in the case of the book Ubuntu for Non-Geeks, having Edgy instead of Dapper was not that big of a deal. Things were still pretty much the same.
Nonetheless, "Ubuntu" is a more advanced book, so maybe that means there will be less compatibility?

[dbbolton]

well, it has a whole section on perl, python, and php that pretty much transcends the ubuntu version.

[TBOL3]

No, I don't think it will matter very much. But if you don't want to spend money on the book, you could get it at the library, and see if you like it.

[teejay17]

No, I don't think it will matter very much. But if you don't want to spend money on the book, you could get it at the library, and see if you like it.
Yeah, that's a good point. Now it's to find a library that has such a book. :-k

[hellmet]

@Dougie, how did u get hold of that file on ubuntu.co.in ??:D
Well, thats my website, and I don't seem to find the file anywhere on Google results of 'Ubuntu Book'...