I’ve also got the Linux Basics for Hackers book but it’s at home while I’m on vacation.
I’m just really happy rn yall :) this install took some work, SecureBoot kept getting in the way and I’m not the most savvy person so there was a lot of Googling and trial and error in the way of getting here.
I’ve used Linux for 20 years and never picked up a book on it. Not that there’s anything wrong with the books, but let’s not give the impression that it’s necessary.
When I bought a book on Linux, I followed it chapter by chapter then when I got to chapter 6 or something none of it matched my OS and I was lost again. It was really bad for a modern book.
I did learn a lot from the book, but quite discouraged after getting lost there.
About a year or 2 later I went full time in Linux after the windows Recall and their One drive was stealing all my files when it was disabled. I saw the sync icons all over my desktop with the computer idle. Last straw and I switched to Linux for good.
The NoStarch books are excellent overviews for newbies to go beyond being “just a user” though. They’re written in a very friendly and approachable manner. If you’re enthusiastic about learning how the OS works and playing with commands, they’re really good about that! I think it’s cool OP is repping rhem. :)
If someone was like “Hey I wanted to try Linux!” and thought they needed to go through LPIC/LINUX+ doorstoppers or had manuals about the kernel or something, I’d be like “Woah there. Calm down.” LOL
I hear ya. I use linux just fine but now and then I dicover a new trick or command and I’m like “holy shit it’s a superpower”. A good book could be gold.