If you do settle on Ubuntu, check out the new Ubuntu Hacks book, by
O'Rielly.  A wealth of information.  Be aware, though, that it's not really
a tutorial, more a collection of individual techniques.  But I've learned a
lot from it.

On 8/15/06, Joey Rockhold <joey.rockhold at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I forgot to mention a site that also helped me some when I was first
> starting, The Linux Documentation Project.  You can find a lot of
> stuff from full manuals, quick how-tos, and FAQs.  Might be worth it
> to you to skim what is on the site.
>
> http://www.tldp.org/
>
> - Joey
>
> On 8/14/06, Joey Rockhold <joey.rockhold at gmail.com> wrote:
> > 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
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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