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Ubuntu Linux Toolbox: 1000+ Commands for Ubuntu and Debian Power Users
written by Christopher Negus, Francois Caen
Studio : Wiley
by Wiley
Publisher : Wiley
Released : 2007-11-28
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780470082935
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 8 reviews)
List Price : $24.99
Our Price : $13.33
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Aimed squarely at aspiring Linux power users and professional administrators, the Ubuntu Linux Toolbox offers more than 1000 examples of useful Linux command lines. This compact, handy reference is made to carry with you, whether you are maintaining hundreds of Linux systems or just want to dig beneath the surface of your Ubuntu desktop system. This is the Linux reference book you need to step up to the next level. |
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Ubuntu Linux Toolbox -- A short review |
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This book is the most informative book I have read to date on system administration of Ubuntu Linux. I recommend it highly. Ubuntu Linux Toolbox: 1000+ Commands for Ubuntu and Debian Power Users |
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Ubuntu Toolbox Not for Everyone |
Ubuntu Linux Toolbox is not for everyone. Linux is an operating system that transcends the operating system by including more than just an operating system. Linux is not for one who wants instant results. It has a very very steep learning curve.
With that written: This book has a lot of useful Debian commands that can be run in a Terminal. However, if one does not have a some experience with Debian, Linux and the terminal. The commands in this book probably will not help very much.
The major problem I had with this book is that it discussed network configuration, but does not speak to me about how to connect static DSL connections.
Drivers and permissions in the various versions of Linux can be quite a pain, and information can be difficult to obtain from the web. After all, if I cannot get into my own files, the system has kept me out of my own computer very well.
A word on Linux installation: Most, if not all, Linux systems are installed in two stages. First the base is set up and then the rest of the system files are installed. If one tries to install Ubuntu and does not click the Install icon on the desktop to install after the first stage is complete, the operating system will not be installed on their hard drive, it simply will not boot after being shutdown. |
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Excelent reference |
This book is part of a "collection" for the most important distros, and the authors did a great job in the selection of subjects and examples.
The only thing I don't like at all is the big cut-and-paste made in several chapters between the books of this "collection", I think starting from the "fedora sibling" one. For example, on page 240 of the "ubuntu sibling" you may see a ftp session showing how to get a Fedora 7 iso image; on page 157 they forgot to translate a "yum install...".
So mi only advice is to the people planning to buy all the collection: compare first before because a lot is verbatim repeated.
Considered alone, this book is very good for several reasons the other reviewers did write and I totally agree.
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Great for the ubuntu enthusiast |
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This book is a great book. I didn't buy it from Americancivilwar but I felt I needed to give it some credit. |
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Just found this one. |
I just picked this book up at a local Borders (cheaper here, btw). After looking through their entire section trying to find an up-to-date book on Linux commands for the purposes I wanted, I chose this one.
Although Ubuntu is often called "Linux for Human Beings" or "Linux for non-geeks", I wanted to get geekier with the command line and have better control over my Ubuntu PCs. This book is perfect for someone who isn't afraid to tinker a little to get a lot in return. The section on multimedia is excellent. |
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