My recommendations (& a lot of other peoples) all from O'Reilly & all my opinion:
Running Linux - now in it's second edition but I still have the first - not much changed. It's a really good overview of Linux and IMO the best book for a new user. Some people like Linux for Dummies but I can't stand the dummy/idiot/moron/dumba** series myself. If you only want to buy one book buy this one. Linux in a Nutshell - the best Linux quick ref available hands down & for me a great learning tool - not as comprehensive about each command as the manpages but usually enough to get the job done. Essential System Administration - of great value to me but you might not need or want it. It's not focused on Linux but on many flavours of *n[iu]x. HTH, G.S. ---"[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Could someone recommend a good Unix/ Linux book to learn the ins and > outs of the system? It seems that the O'Reilly publishers seem to > publish some good stuff. I've really enjoyed the Learning GNU Emacs and > C++. Thanks. > > Also, with dselect how do I download more packages without downloading > everything that is in the default? Thanks again. > > I also would like to add that I am very, very impressed with this list. > it is the most friendliest and helpful group I've been on. You ask a > question and you get an immediate answer (without being told your > stupid:) not to mention, the answers usually work. TTYS > > Tom _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
