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LINUX: 2nd Edition! Beginner's Crash Course - Linux for Beginners Guide to: Linux Command Line, Linux System, & Linux Commands (Computer Science, Linux … Programming, Linux Operating System Book

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This book offers all the essential info for Linux: the network set-up, pros and cons of Linux, comparison with Windows. Helpful for anyone who looks for a reliable, fast and easy-to-use scheme. Recommended this great programming book!

Publication Date: August 23, 2015

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  • lzwdavid on 16/12/2015 - 09:57
    +15

    Amazon au link

  • Diji1 on 16/12/2015 - 09:58
    +9

    Guys … seriously … COULD 2016 BE THE YEAR OF THE LINUX DESKTOP?!

    • retiredfeline on 16/12/2015 - 10:00
      -2

      Who cares, there are more Android phones than PCs now.

      • Diji1 on 16/12/2015 - 10:20
        +1

        Yes I keep having to remind myself of that seeing as Google has managed to turn one of the most secure OS into the most exploited OS with no hope on the horizon :p

    • adz1 on 16/12/2015 - 10:28

      Yes, Windows 10 being the disaster it is pretty much confirmed it.

      • Rodgort on 16/12/2015 - 15:29
        +3

        To who? A hell of a lot of people like Windows 10.

        • maybe a bot on 17/12/2015 - 08:31
          +1

          I've been running it since March using Windows 10 Tech Preview.. great OS that runs perfecly on my hardware with no problems

    • LoungeLizard on 16/12/2015 - 10:55

      This discussion probably doesn't belong here but … seriously … no. Windows is too entrenched, and Linux is still some way off being accessible to the average user.

      • [Deactivated] on 16/12/2015 - 11:04

        I like the looks of opensuse tumbleweed…

      • Diji1 on 16/12/2015 - 13:51

        It's just a meme/joke because all through the 90's and noughtie's people were making claims that it would be ;) :p

      • KernelPanic on 20/12/2015 - 09:14

        After upgrading my pc, (from a 775 C2D socket to an 1155 i7 socket) I have come to the realisation that Linux is far easier to get up and running than Windows. On boot, after the hardware upgrade, my windows partition blue screened, my Linux Partition booted up just as I had left it before the upgrade.
        Having to reinstall windows was a complete and utter PITA, drivers for every single little thing, and I needed the mb CD rom to get the internet going.
        With Linux I can also have /root and /home on separate partitions, so reinstalling the os is painless and most things will be as they were before reinstalling the entire OS. On windows… LOL, better set aside a whole weekend to set everything back up.
        Yes. Windows is too entrenched, and I don't see that changing any time soon.

  • bb_hunter on 16/12/2015 - 11:43

    got it thanks

  • [Deactivated] on 16/12/2015 - 12:19
    -6

    Tried Lunix.. didnt like it as it was way too restrictive… Ive since moved back to Windows as its far more stable and flexible.

    • [Deactivated] on 16/12/2015 - 12:32
      +3

      didnt like it as it was way too restrictive

      Restrictive, as in?

      • retiredfeline on 16/12/2015 - 12:35
        +8

        Kept correcting his misspelling of the OS name. :)

    • [Deactivated] on 16/12/2015 - 22:56

      Android, IOS and 70%+ for the web is *UNIX.

      Restrictive ?
      Stable ?
      Flexible ?

  • Russ on 16/12/2015 - 13:05

    The two biggest problems with Linux are:
    - many people can't go without a particular program which is only available for windows/mac os
    - the difficulty of setting up a printer

    Both of these problems can be solved under Linux, but it's almost impossible for a beginner. You need a fair bit of Linux knowledge first.

    If anyone wants to try Linux, I recommend Puppy Linux. It boots straight from your CD, and won't touch you HDD unless you tell it to. You can install it to HDD, or even a USB stick, if you want to.

    • VehemenceThePhoenix on 16/12/2015 - 13:24

      Most distributions have a BootCD option

      • Russ on 16/12/2015 - 18:42
        +2

        I should have been clearer. Puppy Linux lets you save your preferences, as well as updated apps and new drivers, back to the same boot CD (if burnt as a multisession CD). Next time you boot from the CD, they will be there. AFAIK, that's unique to Puppy - no other boot CD does that.

        This lets you set up the apps and appearance the way you like, and still keep it all on CD. One of my PCs running Puppy doesn't have a HDD nor any other form of storage - the CD drive is the only drive!

        • maybe a bot on 17/12/2015 - 08:19

          That isn't an unique Puppy feature - many other distros like Debian and Ubuntu will allow you to set up a LiveCD with 'Persistance', which allows you to save your settings/apps/etc when you log off.

        • Russ on 17/12/2015 - 10:40

          @Droidyy:

          I've just had a quick dig through Google, and all the searches for "Ubuntu persistent" and "Debian persistent" say that the new files have to be added to a different storage medium, like HDD or USB. Puppy supports that too, but it isn't as convenient as writing back to the CD.

          Where did you see that Ubuntu or Debian can write back to the CD? I sometimes set up PCs for senior citizens, and having everything on a read-only medium is a big advantage.

  • KaTst3R on 16/12/2015 - 13:29

    If only steam supported more games on the platform…

    • geebee on 16/12/2015 - 13:35

      At least they are trying :)

  • geebee on 16/12/2015 - 13:34

    I "purchased" it from Amazon US, and it came up with "Recommended for You Based on 'LINUX: 2nd Edition! Beginner's Crash Course" the first book was "SELF ESTEEM: Strategies for Solving Your Deepest Inner Issues, Depression and Anxiety"

    Stereotyping?

    I like Linux but it still has a few issues ie. compatible software, monitor setup if the OS fails to detect your monitor specs as it can take ages to sort, graphics driver issues.
    It's come a long way but still has a distance to go.

    Have you seen the new Windows phones that can operate as desktops?

    • abh_gup on 16/12/2015 - 18:25

      Phone desktop concept was originally Canonical's idea. Google Ubuntu Edge. Years back when Canonical tried to build a phone that would connect to any monitor and become a desktop, they were in development. However, Ubuntu being the free software, they had issues with raising $32 mil through crowd funding to progress. That's when Microsoft stole the concept.
      Alleged is Microsoft stole GUI for their MS-DOS from Apple's Lisa and Macs in 1985, to release MS Windows 1.0. Same story here.

  • lolinternet on 16/12/2015 - 13:41
    +7 
    Hi! Unix/Linux teacher here.

I just wanted to help explain and clarify how UNIX/Linux is perceived in the technical community.

It is widely accepted belief that operating systems define your level of computational education.

If we look at a MAC or OSX system we can see that a fundamental understanding of shapes, colors and symbols is required
to use the system effectively. A user is treated very much like a child, and only allowed to stay in the sand box. Any
attempt to leave the sandbox is met with correction but not instruction.

Compare this with a Windows operating system where a user is considered trusted enough to start having responsibility.
This is your middle-school / highschool. A user at this level can be expected to perform basic tasks, install applications,
fix basic problems, and is ultimately given more freedom to compromise the system. Ultimately though the user is treated,
as a dangerous threat to itself and others.

Linux/UNIX is University, where understanding is respected. Where its not about just havbing the answer, its about why,
is your answer good? Why is your answer better than the existing? Why did you choose this why? Why not this wway?
University is about choice, **nix is about choice.

Every operating system has its place, to become a true computer master you would have to use all. In other words,
gain a full education.

Some view University or Linux as complicated, and its true and not for everyone.

The real beauty of **nix is its diversity, like an education system, there is not much diversity in gradschool but when
you look at University(s) there are many styles.

For example compare somewhere like Harvard or Standard ( debian / redhat ) with somewhere like Victoria University ( ubuntu ).

This next question is a really good one to ask if you are planning to get into Linux or Unix.

What University (distrobution) is right for me?

Lets look at some of the top Linux Dstribution(s) that are available today...

    Arch Linux

    Debian

    Fedora
    Redhat
    CentOS

    Ubuntu
    -- lubuntu          ( lxde  + ubuntu )
    -- gubuntu          ( gnome + ubuntu )
    -- xubuntu          ( xfce  + ubuntu )
    -- linux mint       ( mate or cinnamon + ubuntu )
    -- etc...


A distrobution is a collection of software packages that make up a desired operating system.

Some distrobutions are made off of others. Like lubuntu is LXDE desktop enviroment + Ubuntu.

If you want to understand the pieces I recommend googling...

    'What is a desktop enviroment?'
    'What is a window manager?'
    'What is a distrobution?'
    'What is a package manager?'

What you will ultimately find, is that a distrobution is really a collection of what a group of people,
think is best.

The real beauty of **nix is it allows anyone, to assemble anything you want.

You can build your own university, you can build your own operating system, you can make it as big or as small as you like.

You can make it have many desktop enviroments, or none.

You can install every package or none.

You can pretty much change every little thing about it.

So if someone says 'Linux' is not customizable, its like saying 'I went to University and I quit because I cannot change courses.'

Its not for everyone. Just like University.

For some, a rare few, it will be the beginning of something magical.

No longer will you be limited by what you can your computer do, you will be enabled by what you can do.


Here are some use cases that I use it for...

    -- Lying in bed, can use my phone to execute any instruction to any device in my aparment.
    -- Skiing in europe, I can connect to my work office and pretend that I am actually on site.
    -- Hiding my connection, I can redirect traffic through other server(s) to download anything I want..
    -- Tracking, I can monitor my network to sniff incoming / outgoing requests, and determine if someone is watching porn.
    -- HTPC, I can create custom HTPC's that send my phone push notifications when something new is ready to watch.
    -- Porn, yes you can download porn faster..
    -- Etc..


I use about err 30-50 different computers a day, most are virtualzied some are physical.. 

If I had to use window(s) id call it the equivalent of chopping off my right hand and then using my left to slap myself with it.

Linux is anything you want it to be.. Just like University ^_^



So where do you start?

Anywhere you like!

I recommend just downloading a 'LiveCD/DVD/USB' and diving in!


Ubuntu is a good place to start (its very compatible, and lots of resources online)

Debian if you want something stable, I have been using it for 4 years, it has never crashed.

Fedora if you want something industry.. ( Fedora -> RedHat -> CentOS )
    ( id call this a more professional ubuntu )

Arch Linux if you you want to be humbled.


It does not matter if you pick the easy one or the complex one, learning is about failing. 

If you are worried about failing, you will never learn.

Shut up and fail.

So you can learn :)



[ ... sorry for the errors, inaccuracies, lack of solid information, have been drinking ]
    • Diji1 on 16/12/2015 - 13:54
      +2

      Friends don't let friends drink'n'paste, I must insist you hand over your mouse and control key until the morning sir.

      (Although it's pretty accurate IMO, I would put windows and Mac on the same level as they are both easy to use but both are capable of complex things etc.)

      • lolinternet on 16/12/2015 - 15:21

        Pfft I dont have a mouse! But I see your point ^_^

    • algy on 16/12/2015 - 15:43

      I'm an avid Arch user, and I've got to disagree with the ranking of OSX as 'kindergarten', at least OSX has a terminal, you can eventually achieve something somewhat close to Linux, I would rather use it than Windows I reckon.

      • lolinternet on 16/12/2015 - 17:15
        -1

        A phone is a deadly weapon if thrown hard enough, does not mean it was built to be one.

        OSX has terminal because tis UNIX based, I know two apple genius's, one who mentioned terminal in the interview, she had to explain what unix was, and the other was told; he is not allowed to use terminal in front of customers as it they are only allowed, to do things that can be replicated by the customer.

        Yes, I stand by what I said…

        I will acknowledge its a little apple-bashy but well.. it is… I do not like them.. they are mean to me..

        +1 for arch!

        • algy on 16/12/2015 - 18:51

          Oh I'm certainly not a fan of OSX, rather Linux anyday, but at least it has that terminal functionality. Windows is left in the dust, I always feel heavily restricted whenever I am on it, even with Cygwin. OSX definitely ranks higher for me.

    • alvian on 16/12/2015 - 16:57
      +2

      Written in true UNIX man style… in glorious monospaced font.

      • lolinternet on 16/12/2015 - 17:16
        +2

        & lazily checked with aspell!

    • malouphix on 17/12/2015 - 17:09

      Awesome post, thanks! I wish you had a blog/podcast or something to subscribe to, if not, why? :)

      How many years have you been using living, breathing and loving Linux for?

      • lolinternet on 02/01/2016 - 14:59
        +1

        — edit, moved to pm.

  • [Deactivated] on 16/12/2015 - 14:27
    -6

    Also I'd advise people not to use Lunix for security reasons.. please see this article http://www.adequacy.org/stories/2001.12.2.42056.2147.html

    • [Deactivated] on 16/12/2015 - 14:32
      +1

      Also I'd advise people not to use Lunix for security reasons.

      Yeah, Lunix is bad. Now, where did I keep my tinfoil hat…

      • [Deactivated] on 16/12/2015 - 14:46
        -2

        No it's actually Lunix.. did you not read the article? Anyway, for those of you who are willing to 'accept' the security risk.. please read the below from the above article…

        "Your son may try to install " lunix" on your hard drive. If he is careful, you may not notice its presence, however, lunix is a capricious beast, and if handled incorrectly, your son may damage your computer, and even break it completely by deleting Windows, at which point you will have to have your computer repaired by a professional."

        Installing this operating system on your hard drive may actually corrupt it which can cost a lot of money to fix.

        • [Deactivated] on 16/12/2015 - 14:48
          -1

          No it's actually Lunix.

          So you are in the wrong thread in that case. This thread is about Linux and not Lunix

        • Indomietable on 16/12/2015 - 22:52

          Say Lunix one more time!

    • retiredfeline on 16/12/2015 - 15:00
      +1

      Hahaha, article from 2001. Back in the stone age. Either its author is writing satire, trolling, or a genuine idiot.

      • algy on 16/12/2015 - 18:56

        I'm almost certain it's satire.

        BSD, Lunix, Debian and Mandrake are all versions of an illegal hacker operation system, invented by a Soviet computer hacker named Linyos Torovoltos

        If your son has undergone a sudden change in his style of dress, you may have a hacker on your hands. Hackers tend to dress in bright, day-glo colors. They may wear baggy pants, bright colored shirts and spiky hair dyed in bright colors to match their clothes. They may take to carrying " glow-sticks" and some wear pacifiers around their necks.

        And to polish it of it's called "Adequacy; News for Grown ups"

    • Diji1 on 16/12/2015 - 20:26
      +2

      Oh I'm afraid it's FAR worse than this article make it out to be, these days dangers are EVERYWHERE.

      The following are indicators that your child is involved in cybercriminality or "hacking". It was put together by the UK National Crime Agency, the same agency that advises duh gummints about duh terrists - so you know this is from a well-informed source:

      • Spends a lot of time online.
      • Has an interest in coding. In particular having electronic learning materials on their computing device.
      • Maintains an irregular sleeping pattern.
      • Earns any income online.
      • Do they get annoyed when you question them about their online activities - this is an indicator that they are a cybercriminal.
      • If your child is using the entirety of your broadband allocation then they are probably a cybercriminal.
      • Is your child socially isolated? This is a sure sign of cybercriminality.

      THIS IS NOT A SATIRICAL PIECE!

      Sauce; http://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/765-campaign-targ…

      I hope you feel safer now.

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