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 List of Linux intro books. Scroll mindfully. Mind that some of them books even come with complete Linux on CD. So at one low cost you are getting both, the operating system AND the book. If there is better opportunity to start with Linux, I am yet to learn :) Author(s): Timothy Parker ISBN: 0672313723 Publisher: Sams Date Published: August 1998 Format: Paperback, 1152 pages Cover Price: $39.99 Amazon.com Price: $31.99 Description: Geared towards power users and programmers, this book gives the more experienced reader complete coverage of networking, administration and programming tools. CD-ROM includes the latest version of Red Hat Linux (Slackware??), a complete distribution of Linux with Xfree86, Internet applications, programming languages, networking tools, and Linux games. Author(s): Bill Ball ISBN: 0789716232 Publisher: Que Education and Training Date Published: July 1998 Format: Paperback, 650 pages Cover Price: $29.99 Amazon.com Price: $23.99 Description: Using Linux is designed to meet the reader's needs by focusing on the problems and concerns of the beginning to intermediate Linux user. It will help them manage and use their systems more effectively. Most books in this category are geared mostly toward installation and configuration, they have very little content which helps the user on a day-to-day basis. This book will give the reader the information the other books do have, in addition to what they leave out. The effective use of cross-references and index aliases found in the Using series makes it easy for the reader to find the information they need quickly, even when they are not sure what to look for. Based on the Red Hat Linux distribution. Author(s): Bill Ball, Stephen Smoogen ISBN: 0672311623 Publisher: Sams Date Published: May 1998 Format: Paperback, 380 pages Cover Price: $24.99 Amazon.com Price: $19.99 Description: Sams' Teach Yourself Linux in 24 Hours is a real-world tutorial that brings you up to speed with Red Hat Linux quickly and efficiently. This task-oriented guide takes you on a step-by-step journey through the world of Red Hat Linux, helping you to become a productive Linux user quickly. The book includes a CD-ROM, which contains a fully functional copy of Red Hat Linux 5.0, complete with source code. Author(s): Stefan Strobel ISBN: 0387142371 Publisher: Springer-Verlag Date Published: September 1997 Format: Paperback, 520 pages Cover Price: $59.95 Amazon.com Price: $47.96 Description: Everything users need to maximize the powers of Linux is included in this convenient, inexpensive package. "The Complete Linux Kit" contains the third edition of the bestselling "Linux Universe" and "Linux-Unleashing the Workstation in Your PC", Well-received by Linux users in its original edition, this completely upgraded kit also includes two bonus CD-ROMs containing the original source code. 4 CD-ROMs, 75 illus., 168 pp. installation guide, and 480 pp. book. Author(s): Steve Oualline ISBN: 0764531050 Publisher: IDG Books Worldwide Date Published: November 1997 Format: Paperback Cover Price: $24.99 Amazon.com Price: $19.99 Description: Users who know UNIX and want to learn and use Linux will find what they need to know in this title. Different types of audiences include programmers, network administrators, people who need an easy Internet/Web connection, users who need a secure firewall machine, and game players. The CD-ROM includes the popular and easy-to-install RedHat Linux 4.1 distribution. Author(s): Steve Heath ISBN: 1555581773 Publisher: Digital Press Date Published: March 1997 Format: Paperback, 250 pages Cover Price: $39.95 Amazon.com Price: $31.96 Author(s): Philip Cornes ISBN: 0137428677 Publisher: Prentice Hall Computer Books Date Published: January 1997 Format: Paperback, 576 pages Cover Price: $39.95 Amazon.com Price: $31.96 Description: This is the book that Byte called the "Best Linux Book Yet" and "the perfect book for the dedicated, hard-core student of OSes." Intended as a college textbook, it presents topics in increasing order of complexity. Author(s): Richard Petersen ISBN: 0078824613 Publisher: Osborne McGraw-Hill Date Published: February 1998 Format: Paperback, 1,008 pages Cover Price: $49.99 Amazon.com Price: $39.99 Description: The important topics, tools, and utilities of Linux are covered in depth by this second edition. The book has been completely revised to address important changes to Linux, including growth in the number of desktops and windows managers, new X-windows chapters, and new programming tools. The CD-ROM features a full version of OpenLinux Lite by Caldera--one of the leading vendors of Linux software. Author(s): Patrick Volkerding, Kevin Reichard, Eric F. Johnson ISBN: 1558285660 Publisher: MIS Press, Inc. Date Published: June 1997 Format: Paperback, 560 pages Cover Price: $39.95 Amazon.com Price: $31.96 Description: Intermediate users and programmers can use this book and two CD-ROMs to configure Linux and X Windows, and benefit from the many undocumented tips and techniques for setting up, using, and optimizing your Linux system. Author(s): Craig Witherspoon, Coletta Witherspoon, Jon Hall ISBN: 0764502751 Publisher: IDG Books Worldwide Date Published: December 1997 Format: Paperback Cover Price: $24.99 Amazon.com Price: $19.99 Description: Linux novices can take charge of their computers' capabilities with confidence! A Red Hat LINUX CD is included. Author(s): Phil Hughes ISBN: 0764503022 Publisher: IDG Books Worldwide Date Published: December 1997 Format: Paperback, 209 pages Cover Price: $14.99 Amazon.com Price: $11.99 Description: This "Quick Reference" is a handy guide to the most commonly used Linux commands and tasks, emphasizing the most popular text editors, Windows interfaces, and Linux flavors. The book covers the shell commands, basic shell scripting commands, and common networking and administration commands. Author(s): John Purcell, Olaf Kirch, Michael K. Johnson, Mark Bolzern (Editor) ISBN: 0964430924 Publisher: Workgroup Solutions, Inc. Date Published: March 1997 Format: Paperback, 1,595 pages Cover Price: $49.00 Amazon.com Price: $39.20 Description: Vital information and tutorials on installation, configuration, systems administration, kernel hacking, and more. Includes Matt Welsh's famous Installation and Getting Started Guide, the Linux User's Guide, and other resources. Virtually everything you might want to know about Linux is in here! Author(s): Michael Kofler ISBN: 0201178095 Publisher: Addison-Wesley Publishing Co. Date Published: February 1998 Format: Paperback, 677 pages Cover Price: $34.95 Amazon.com Price: $34.95 Description: A comprehensive and practical guide, this book covers the installation, configuration and use of Linux. Michael Kofler walks readers through installation to simple administration and the use of Emacs editor, LaTeX typesetting, and the Tcl/Tk programming language. The CD-ROM contains RedHat Linux 4.1 and complete kernel sources for versions 2.0.29 and 2.1.28. Author(s): Jessica Hekman ISBN: 1565921674 Publisher: OReilly & Associates Date Published: February 1998 Format: Paperback, 424 pages Cover Price: $19.95 Amazon.com Price: $15.96 Description: Covers the core commands available on common Linux distributions. This isn't a scaled-down quick reference of common commands, but a complete reference containing all user, programming, administration, and networking commands. Also documents a wide range of GNU tools. Author(s): Patrick Volkerding, Kevin Reichard, Eric Foster-Johnson ISBN: 1558285423 Publisher: MIS Press Date Published: June 1997 Format: Paperback, 352 pages Cover Price: $19.95 Amazon.com Price: $15.96 Description: Finally, here is a well-organized, essential reference for the growing number of Linux users. This book provides instant access to the Linux commands and concepts that Linux users are confronted with every day. Author(s): Bob Rankin, Bonnie Brodsky ISBN: 1888894393 Publisher: Workgroup Solutions Date Published: August 1997 Format: Paperback, 40 pages Cover Price: $19.95 Amazon.com Price: $15.96 Description: The number of Linux users has grown to over 6 million in just a few years. "Linux Pro: Installation and More" gets users up and running without spending a fortune. The software on the CD-ROM offers more capability with less effort and more efficient use of hardware in multitask operations. Author(s): John Purcell ISBN: 0964430916 Publisher: Workgroup Solutions, Inc. Date Published: March 1997 Format: Paperback, 1,595 pages Cover Price: $79.00 Amazon.com Price: $63.20 Description: This compendium includes the Linux Pro 6-CD set plus the Linux Encyclopedia. The CD set contains additional programming tools, languages, software and games. Author(s): Nabajyoti Barkakati ISBN: 156884798X Publisher: IDG Books Worldwide Date Published: February 1996 Format: Paperback, 883 pages Cover Price: $49.99 Amazon.com Price: $39.99 Description: In addition to providing expert advice for installation and setup of Linux, this book uncovers little-known or undocumented information on the best ways to use Linux for specific business purposes. Naba Barkakati takes readers on a real world tour of Linux focusing on the ways Linux is used daily. Author(s): Fred Hantelmann ISBN: 354062676X Publisher: Springer-Verlag Date Published: September 1997 Format: Paperback, 320 pages Cover Price: $25.95 Amazon.com Price: $20.76 Description: This systematic overview for beginners, system administrators, and new users of Linux gives the full details of operating system architecture, basic Linux commands, and typical development and application packages. The book provides a quick route to practical deployment, showing readers the best way to use Linux and maximize its powers for their needs. Author: Stefan Strobel, Rainer Maurer, Stefan Middendorf ISBN: 0387948791 Publisher: Springer-Verlag Date Published: February 1997 Format: Paperback, 156 pages Cover Price: $34.95 Amazon.com Price: $34.95 Description: This book/CD-ROM contains the new, upgraded version of LINUX 1.2.X. Unlike other CD-ROMs, this disk is fully configured for easy installation. The book contains complete reference material for installing, administering, and operating LINUX, including how to use LINUX to set up an Internet site and set up and configure popular Web browsers. Author(s): Stefan Stroble, Volker Elling ISBN: 0387948805 Publisher: Springer-Verlag Date Published: September 1997 Format: Paperback, 520 pages Cover Price: $29.95 Amazon.com Price: $23.96 Description: This second edition of the bestselling introduction to LINUX is completely updated to take advantage of the full range of shareware applications, utilities, and high-performance features. This book introduces the concepts and features of the latest version--LINUX 1.2.X--and explains how to install, configure, and more. 50 illustrations. Author(s): Jim Mohr ISBN: 0138423784 Publisher: Prentice Hall Computer Books Date Published: May 1997 Format: Paperback, 800 pages Cover Price: $49.95 Amazon.com Price: $39.96 Description: Linux is rapidly becoming more popular in business - especially for Internet servers and Web sites. This book focuses on using Linux in a business setting - both administration and day-to-day use by non-technical business users. A CD-ROM containing Linux Pro 4.1 is included. Author(s): Rich Morin ISBN: 1881957241 Publisher: Prime Time Freeware / Ibd, Inc Date Published: March 1997 Format: Paperback, 321 pages Cover Price: $50.00 Amazon.com Price: $50.00 Description: This set includes two CD-ROMs containing the complete reference release, packaged with a 350-page programmer's and software developer's guide covering Mach, Linux, and Power Macintosh hardware interfaces, as well as MkLinux itself. The reference release includes support for NuBus and PCI based Macintosh systems and is based on the Linux 2X kernel. Author(s): Bob Rankin ISBN: 1886411042 Publisher: No Starch Printing Date Published: June 1997 Format: Paperback, 200 pages Cover Price: $34.95 Amazon.com Price: $27.96 Description: This medium-sized, competitively priced guide provides all the information new users need without burying them in history lessons and technical details. The question-and-answer format of this guide lets readers troubleshoot problems, discover taskbar tricks and shortcuts, and make the transition to a new system as smooth as possible. Author(s): Stefan Probst, F. Hantelmann, R. Flaxa ISBN: 0387982639 Publisher: Springer-Verlag Date Published: November 1997 Format: Paperback Cover Price: $65.95 Amazon.com Price: $65.95 Description: This two book/two CD-ROM starter kit is a "must-have" for anyone needing to know everything there is to know on Caldera's Linux 2.0 (LST 2.2)! Including two CD-ROMs with all necessary components and many bonus software packages, this kit also contains "Power Linux", an installation guide, and the "Linux Start-Up Guide", an introductory book on Linux. Author(s): S. Probst, Ralf Flaxa ISBN: 3540145567 Publisher: Springer-Verlag Date Published: March 1997 Format: Paperback Cover Price: $49.95 Amazon.com Price: $39.96 Description: This book/CD-ROM package contains the complete Linux distribution LST 2.1 and clearly explains the complete installation procedures. LISA, the most "user-friendly" interface yet available makes installation a snap. The package also contains commercial "add-ons" for Novell-software and games such as Chess, Doom, and Tetris. Author(s): Mark G. Sobell ISBN: 0201895498 Publisher: Addison-Wesley Publishing Co. Date Published: June 1997 Format: Paperback, 1,216 pages Cover Price: $38.75 Amazon.com Price: $38.75 Description: Designed for both beginners and experienced Linux users. It begins with an extensive tutorial, then progresses to detailed chapters on GUIs, networking, programming tools, and more, all with thorough examples. Part two is a comprehensive reference with descriptions and examples of 87 utilities. Author(s): David Pitts, David Horvath, Pappas Rensing ISBN: 0672311739 Publisher: Sams Date Published: November 1997 Format: Paperback, 750 pages Cover Price: $39.99 Amazon.com Price: $31.99 Description: Covering version 4.2 of Red Hat Linux, this book includes in-depth coverage of Red Hat Package Manager (RPM), hardware issues, additional installation options, and the latest Linux tools and utilities. The CD-ROM supplies the operating system and added tools. Author(s): Matt Welsh, Lar Kaufman ISBN: 1565921518 Publisher: O'Reilly & Associates Date Published: July 1996 Format: Paperback, 650 pages Cover Price: $29.95 Amazon.com Price: $23.96 Description: This second edition of Running Linux covers everything you need to understand, install, and start using the Linux operating system. It includes a comprehensive installation tutorial, complete information on system maintenance, tools for document development and programming, and guidelines for network and web site administration. Author(s): Timothy Parker ISBN: 0672310120 Publisher: Sams Date Published: January 1997 Format: Paperback Cover Price: $49.99 Amazon.com Price: $39.99 Description: This book/CD-ROM package will get the reader instantly working on the popular 32-bit Slackware implementation of the UNIX operating system. This third edition follows in the tradition of the highly successful first two versions and includes all the latest features of Slackware Linux. Author(s): Charlie Russel, Sharon Crawford ISBN: 007882446X Publisher: Osborne-McGraw-Hill Date Published: December 1997 Format: Paperback, 308 pages Cover Price: $24.99 Amazon.com Price: $19.99 Description: Despite increasing competition from Windows NT, the UNIX and Linux market continues to grow. This book is clearly written and organized topically for quick, easy access--important when it comes to dealing with the often complex UNIX OS. The title includes useful scripts, workarounds, a command reference appendix, and a glossary. Author(s): Jack Tackett, David Gunter ISBN: 078971132X Publisher: Que Corp. Date Published: April 1997 (Fourth Edition published July 1998 -- see top of page for details) Format: Paperback Cover Price: $59.99 Amazon.com Price: $47.99 Description: A one-stop, comprehensive reference and tutorial for users who want to install the Linux operating system, this book provides two versions of the Linux operating system on CD-ROM as well as complete instructions for installation, configuration, administration, troubleshooting and networking, including working with the Internet. |
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