Linux in Easy Steps (In Easy Steps)

This book is very clearly written and logically laid out. The author has his targeted audience in mind throughout the book. It is not perfect but still gets 5 stars since I believe it achieves its objectives.

This is an ideal first book on Linux permitting the reader to move on to the next stage.

good crossover book (5/5 people found this helpful)

I'd tried Linux in various forms on a few occasions, but given up in frustration. The problem was that I was too familiar with Windows, and Windows and Linux are just different. Probably the biggest issues I had were 'which program should I use instead of...(insert familiar Windows program name here)'
What I needed was a book to help me cross over; to fill in the gaps in my knowledge.

Now this book does take you through the very basics of installation and GUI setup, which I didn't need, but it also contains dozens of tips and explanations for how Linux works, and why, all set out in a very readable way; and I still use it for reference occasionally.

The book gives suggestions for office programs, drawing packages, multimedia software etc. together with a quick tutorial on how to use each one.
I might not agree with some of the software choices, but then without the book I wouldn't have been able to make any judgement!

Now, when I want to learn anything new I find an 'In Easy Steps' book to get me started.

Simple, Clear and a Joy to Read (6/6 people found this helpful)

I'm one of those old-fashioned people who love the feel of a book in my hand; and this is a book you can either sit back and read, or lay on the table hands-on and get studying straight away. The pictures are very clear, and the wording is succinct and to-the-point.

It is also spiced with nice touches, like an icon of a chilli-pepper for a "Hot Tip" and a Cobra rearing its head for a "Warning".

Colourful and clear, it makes you want to develop your studies further.

This book has a slant towards SuseLinux, but not exclusively so.

not bad (12/12 people found this helpful)

This book is perfect if you have no experience with linux but if you've already been using it for a few weeks this may not be the best book for you as it spends almost half the book going over the Graphical User Interface, something that i'd already got the hang of but the later parts of the book were usefull, mainly dealing with the Console and the basic commands/tools that you'll need to start with. Overall, usefull for any beginner but dont expect to be a "guru" at the end of it, as the front cover suggests.

The best introduction to Linux I have read. (13/13 people found this helpful)

This book is the best introduction to Linux I have read, and I have read a few. The text is clear and the full colour illustrations look excellent. As others have stated it does focus on the SUSE distro but I would say that anyone looking to get into Linux will enjoy this book. What sets this book apart from other Linux books is it is actually enjoyable to read. Well worth a look.

Linux in Easy Steps (In Easy Steps)

Mike McGrath

Reader Reviews:

Ideal first book on Linux (0/0 people found this helpful)

good crossover book (5/5 people found this helpful)

Simple, Clear and a Joy to Read (6/6 people found this helpful)

not bad (12/12 people found this helpful)

The best introduction to Linux I have read. (13/13 people found this helpful)

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