“Running Linux is very well-known in the Linux community as one
of the best getting-started books for Linux. It explains everything
you need to understand, install and use 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, file, printer and web
site administration.”
“I received complimentary copies of the first and second
editions. However, this new third edition bypasses all the old ones
in terms of the topics covered and the extent to which it explains
the material. It features several new topics such as KDE, Samba and
PPP, as well as revised instructions for installation and
configuration, particularly the Red Hat and SuSE
distributions.”
“Running Linux is a great introduction to the world of
Linux. Some people go further than that in considering it the Linux
Bible. I believe it is a good reference and by far the best
“introduction to Linux” book. The only drawback I could
think of is the missing Linux CD-ROM. Given that it comes with a
Linux distribution, this would make it the most complete package
for first-time users. All said, I would definitely recommend
this text to beginners and intermediate users. It will be a
good addition to your Linux library.”