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enc4free
November 21st, 2008, 12:10 PM
Hi all.
Iam looking for a guide book for linux beginners which based on linux ubuntu.
I have V8.04 and looking for a book that will guide me using linux a-z (Iam new to linux, expert on microsoft os), trying to get to the same level I have on microsoft, with linux.

Can anyone recommend me a good book please?
10x

scouser73
November 21st, 2008, 04:28 PM
I recommend this book, Ubuntu Hacks; http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ubuntu-Hacks-Tools-Exploring-Tuning/dp/0596527209/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1227281240&sr=1-1

pennacook
November 21st, 2008, 04:49 PM
I'd also suggest Practical Guide to Ubuntu Linux http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Guide-Ubuntu-Linux-Versions/dp/0137003889/ref=pd_bbs_sr_6?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1227282447&sr=8-6

It covers 8.04 and 8.10

enc4free
November 21st, 2008, 06:39 PM
10x
ILL check those 2.
hope to get some more

TeXtonyx
November 21st, 2008, 06:47 PM
http://tldp.org/guides.html

Introduction to Linux - A Hands on Guide free

The Linux System Administrators' Guide free

Wiley.Ubuntu.Linux.Toolbox.1000.plus.Commands.for. Ubuntu.and.Debian.Power.Users

Advanced Bash-Scripting Guide free

Bari
November 21st, 2008, 08:16 PM
Rute is also a good basic book if you google it you will be able to download a pdf version free.

Joeb454
November 21st, 2008, 08:20 PM
I'd also suggest Practical Guide to Ubuntu Linux http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Guide-Ubuntu-Linux-Versions/dp/0137003889/ref=pd_bbs_sr_6?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1227282447&sr=8-6

It covers 8.04 and 8.10

I was asked to review that book :) From what I read of it, it's very good.