Reviews for Linux Bible 2008: Boot Up to Ubuntu, Fedora, KNOPPIX, Debian, OpenSUSE, and 11 Other Distributions

1. An excellent reference book

   Rated 4 out of 5 stars, June 12nd, 2009

   This book is an excellent reference source whether you are new to Linux or whether you are already acquainted with Linux and wish to try out some other distributions. This book not only gives you a practical introduction to Linux including LiveCDs and LiveDVDs for running without changing your computer at all but also provides install options if you wish to take the leap an jump to linux full time; but this book also provides some background knowledge on the history of Linux which will help you understand why it is considered to be a safer more secure operating system.

2. Good book which covers a lot

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, April 12st, 2009

   The Linux Bible is actually a rather good book which covers a range of the most popular linux distribution. This is backed with a DVD and DCD Rom so you can either run Live CD versions or create full installations and dual boot systems.
   
   While not now quite as geeky as it was and with more friendly interfaces, this OS is more popular than ever, even finding its way on to cheaper end netbooks.
   
   It is heavey (So is the real Bible), it is very much a manual for a range of Linux distros and it does help you do the job.

3. heavy book!

   Rated 2 out of 5 stars, January 12th, 2009

   I have to confess that I am not a fan of fat manuals. They are often difficult to use. I bought this in order to get my head around an operating systems which is entirely different to windows.
   What inside?
   CD/DVDs of different versions of linux. You can install them or create a boot disk to try each. There is a short section on each. But no comparison or explanation about which would suit you best.
   There is some information about the terminal (like windows' DOS command window but more powerful). However is it not complete and there is no reference.
   
   Linux is a range of operating systems, ALL of which are free, and more current. versions are available on the web. Tutorials are available free. The forums give free information.
   Quite frankly I haven't found a use for it. I could have found use for a short book to help me choose which Linux.
   I could have used a complete guide to the terminal commands but this isn't complete.
   There is a history section but is a technical manual it resembles padding.
   Overall its a very heavy book which you don't need and which ages rapidly.
   Its now 2009 and I'm using it as a doorstop.