Using Linux, Special Ed., with 2 CD-ROM

Very informative book. I have not yet tried some of the more advanced features like setting up a web server, mail server, ftp, etc., but this book makes getting up and running and performing basic functions a cinch! Book includes ver. 2.2 on CD, but I bought ver 2.3 to work with. Can't tell much difference on the surface. Installed perfectly the first time and detected ALL of my hardware properly and installed drivers right the first time--still waiting on a MS product that will do this. This version is unique in that it has a full-featured Novell Netware client, the setup of which the book explains very well.

I am not sure why others have had problems with this book. This is by far the best Linux distro. book I have used. I went from nothing to a Linux firewall, and web server in one weekend. This book covers all the major aspects of administration in an easy to understand direct way.The LIZARD install tool is great and autodetects a lot of hardware. Just remember that Linux, by definition, has a larger learning curve than Windows and you are guaranteed to have to edit some text config. files to make it work just like you want it to.During my second week of use I was able to recompile my kernel and set up modules to do just what I wanted. This book walked me step-by-step through the whole thingSome of the mentioned gripes could be solved by using other install methods, rather than trying to install from Windows (this is the most likely to fail method). Try the boot disk or boot from the floppy.

I can not say enough about this book, from helping you get your linux machine onto the net , to configuring your sound , cd-rom , network cards, modem.If you are going to buy one book for Linux , look no further.Any machine that I sell will have this book with it. 10 STARS to all at Caldera and and Que! Thanks for making Linux fun!!!!

I unfortunately incorrectly noted the the duplication of text involving the setup and installation of Linux as chapters 2 & 3. This is incorrect the offending chapters are 3 & 4. I was and am continuing into chapter 5. My apologies to anyone this may have confused. However the remainder of my review stands as stated.

Ive been looking through a lot of Linux deals on the web and Im convinced that this one is the best ive seen. The book is a classic which takes you through all the set up steps... and with latest versions of ALL the major distrobutions you cant really go wrong. Like we say, upgrade your Windows system to Linux today... I think you should try the included RedHat distrobution first, and you will see how much more power you get on the net and on your PC.Absolutely Brilliant... Go for it.