Inside Linux

By Michael Tobler

With in-depth complete coverage on the installation process, editing and typesetting, graphical user interfaces, programming system administration, and managing Internet sites, Inside Linux is the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0735709408
• ISBN13: 9780735709409
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Sams Publishing
• Length: 832 Pages
• Weight: 2.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 7.4" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Easy, fun read with lots of info ...

I have a few books on Linux and have finally found one that is refreshing! Rather than a book that rehashes the public domain documentation, I find this book to provide an "I'm with you" perspective - it speaks to you as if the author is sitting there right next to you, explaining in a "been there, done that" attitude.The format appears to be a "how-to" and pseudo-reference and does both very well. Although Tobler seems to be slightly Win-phobic (which I guess you should be for Linux), the information provided is complete and accurate. And even though the distros discussed are a version behind, no one should have a problem applying the information to current versions of Linux distros. I would have liked to have seen a CD-ROM included. Otherwise, you get a well-rounded opportunity to explore the many pieces of the Linux puzzle.My tag line? ... all you need is Inside Linux (and "Linux in a Nutshell" for a true reference) and you're ready to go!

The right mix of reference and explanation

I have used a couple of different distros of Linux. I have been able to get things up and running, but without much real knowledge about the system. However after reading and then later referring to Inside Linux for some of my nagging "whats" and "whys" I feel I have a much stronger understanding of this new choice for an operating system. I feel that I can better take adavantage of some of the services that Linux provides. Excellent samples....