When I found I was having trouble getting into Linux, I bought this book at Barnes and Noble: O'Reilly Running Linux. It is a very thick book, but it is very helpful. It gives you an idea of everything linux does, and quick overviews of how to do it all. It also explains what it is you are doing. It does not tie you to any specific distribution. You do not have to read it front to back (though you learn the most if you do). With this book, I have been able to not ask others for help nearly as much. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/runux4/ - Joey On 8/14/06, Tipsy-in_Chicago Tipsy <tipsy_in_chicago at yahoo.com> wrote: > Hello, > > I am an absolute newbie to the world of Linux. I am interested in developing > linux administrative skills. > > Is self learning the best route? If so, any books that will be helpful? > > I am also open to taking classes. > > Kindly, get back to me with the best approach. > > > Thanks > > KT > > > > > ________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail Beta. > > > _______________________________________________ > TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota > tclug-list at mn-linux.org > http://mailman.mn-linux.org/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list > > >