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Re: [LUG] Introductory Book

 

On Sat, 3 Apr 2010 17:37:00 +0100
Roland Tarver wrote:

> Hello!
> 
> http://www.amazon.co.uk/Linux-Complete-Manual-Jim-Martin/dp/1906372691/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1270311385&sr=8-1
> 
> I have just been into Paignton W.H. Smiths and found a copy of the
> above book.  Had a quick glance through and am now thinking of getting
> a copy to lend to friends that are interested in moving to Linux.
> 
> It demonstrates a really good range of open source programs, with
> plenty of screen shots and easy instructions. Covers topics like: open
> office; photos; video editing; scanning; printing; gimp and more - all
> really simply. Even those who hate technology could get on well with
> this book. It comes with a CD of ubuntu 9.10 too!
> 
> Perhaps one for the lug library that I have heard about?
> 
> Sorry if people don't think this email is appropriate for the lug, I
> just thought it was good and wanted to share.
> 
> Best wishes
> Roly

There are many good Linux and/or Open Source books about, the problem
with them is that they become outdated fairly quickly.  F'rexample,
should a new book on XP (which was released in 2002) be produced it
might be considered outdated but certainly still relevant... but a new
book on Debian Woody (also released 2002) would probably not go down so
well.

Grant.

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