Moving to Linux: Kiss the Blue Screen of Death Goodbye!

by Marcel Gagné

Covering the most common desktop tasks, from word processing and spreadsheets to ripping songs, burning CDs and watching movies, this text includes a bootable CD-ROM - allowing users to test-drive... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0321159985
• ISBN13: 9780321159984
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.0" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

2006 isn't the stone age......BSoD still lives!

Roberto.........unfortunately I've seen the Blue Screen of Death 5x in the last 2 days. I'm running Windows XP SP2, etc. Perhaps its time to buy this book! Perhaps you didn't like the title. I would have appreciated an actual review of the book, not a bashing of the title. So, I'm giving the book 5 stars to balance out your 2 stars. I love Linux and would encourage anyone to at least try it. I still run Windows XP on my laptop. As a systems architect there's advantages of knowing multiple platforms. Don't let a questionable title spoil your fun of trying out a new OS.

Moving to Linux, Second Edition by Marcel Gagne'

This is an excellent book for anyone interested in getting away from the Microsoft monopoly, viruses, spyware, Blue Screen of Death, etc. Easy to read, well organized, simple yet concise with a smattering of humor. If you have some knowledge on how to use MS Windows and want to put it to use in a better/safer way, Try Linux with this Book. Comes with bootable CD that allows you to test your hardware for Linux compatability and try it out. Linux has come a long way and is ready for the GUI only user. The best "newbie" book I've seen.

Good introduction to Linux without committing until ready

Writing like a friend who is walking you through his favorite application, Moving to Linux, Second Edition is a very user friendly read with a lot of excellent information. Before you know it you have completed the book, had a lot of fun, understand the basics of Linux and have had an introduction to some of the most popular Linux based programs. With a fully bootable CD-Rom version of Linux included you can work with the Linux operating system without affecting your current system. The author does not get into the details of working outside the graphical interface or changing the boot configuration files or other more technically oriented topics, but if you want to know something about Linux, and how to work with it from the user or desktop perspective, then it is a good choice. By the time you are done you will have worked with the Firefox web browser, setup your network, sent and received email with your existing accounts, worked with music, graphics, a file manager, contact manager, word processor, spreadsheet, and various games. Moving to Linux, Second Edition is a highly recommended read for anyone who wants to move to Linux or get an introduction to it without committing to the operating system right off the bat.

Are you annoyed at times by Windows?

Are you tired of Windows crashing all of the time? You have to admit that "Blue Screen of Death" is annoying to say the least. Are you looking for an inexpensive way to do all the things you're doing with Windows? Well... this book explains how to do it.This is the 'how-to' book for those interested in moving from Windows to Linux... and it's done in a simple, easy-to-read format. I'm sure that most could completely go from Windows to Linux in a few hours... the book is that easy to understand!It also includes a Knoppix CD... which is the easiest way to see how Linux works, while still using Windows. I absolutely loved this... I was able to see what I was getting into... instead of jumping in without a clue, and messing something up!This book is not for those that are familiar with Linux, though... it's written purely to explain how the Windows user can move to Linux without having issues, and what kind of programs exist in order to make the transition fairly seamless.If you want to move to Linux, or you've even thought about it, this is definitely a must-read book... you'll be hooked. :)

The Book I Wish I'd Had When I Started Using Linux

I've been running Linux myself for a number of years, and have been trying to encourage friends, colleauges and family to convert from Windows.They are always worried about the complexity (or at least the feeling of complexity from using something different).But now this book (coupled with the modern Linux distributions) provides all that even a nervous migrator needs.I bought the book on the strength of the author's previous book and thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I've also recommended it to a number of people already.If everyone wrote computer books in such a clear and enthusiastic way then more people would read them. And it's probably the first time that I've found a long term use for a CD accompanying a book. I'm able to use this CD to boot up a Linux system wherever I go, without affecting the host computer at all. So I can use my familiar Linux tools anywhere to fetch email, browse the web or whatever. And the Knoppix distribution even looks beautiful ... even my Windows loving family were impressed !!!Thoroughly recommended for all Linux users ... and a MUST BUY for all folks even remotely thinking of trying Linux.