Free Linux eBooks
A large collection of eBooks teaching users everything from the basics to advanced Linux are available on the web. The folks at homelinux.com have taken the time to compile the rather impressive list.
Several dozen titles are available for free download (they ask for a small donation if you're feeling warm and fuzzy) including:
- Apache The Definitive Guide
- Advanced Bash-Scripting Guide
- Brian and Tom's Linux Book
- Bash Guide for Beginners
- Beyond Linux from Scratch
- Cool Shell Scripts
- Debian Desktop Survival Guide
- Debian Linux Cookbook
...and many more.
Now go download some free books.
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Thank you for the Free
Thank you for the Free eBooks link.
I was surprised, however, to find ebooks on Linux in .chm format (e.g. Ubuntu Hacks, Tips and Tools, by O'Reilly). Seems like a strange choice, given that this is a Microsoft document(ation) format which is not directly accessible on Linux/Ubuntu systems (I understand there's a Firefox extension). I suppose that's something I should put to O'Reilly inc.
Check out xCHM at Great
Check out xCHM at
Great tool.
Writing a book - Howto Learn and Use Linux
I am writing a book on teaching Linux. It is available to anyone to download from my web site for free -- www.dearroz.com. I only ask that you register. Volume 1, which is basically complete, covers the fundamentals and basic server setup, and focuses on the basic use through the command line, but does address the usage of the GUI. Volume 2, which still requires considerable work, addresses more advanced topics. I am also open to contributions (and corrections).
My preface for this work was that in teaching Linux at a major university, I found that most books assume that the new user came into the classroom with some understanding, which is not the case. I have written it in a style that leads one in a step by step process of learning what can be performed.
I hope all enjoy.
Dennis
Thanks!
Will download and enjoy! :)
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NOT free.
Many, many of the books on that list (looks like >75%) are VERY not free. They are
pirated / scanned published books from O'Reilly's and other publishers.
In some cases, this is clear by the title.
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