Linux for Beginners: Why You're Not Using Linux yet and How to Overcome Command Line Fear

I consider myself a fiddler when it comes to programming. I know a little to get me by, but I often have to go back and look things up, which is why Nathan's series of books has been such a great tool for me. They always have an easy-to-use Table of Contents, and the book is parsed out in very simple language with lots of definitions and explanations. It doesn't jump around a lot.This well-organized book covers the history and setting up Linux as well as terminals, commands, and getting help. I have been a fan of this series for years now, and I would highly recommend them to anyone trying to pick up software coding.

This guide covers foundational knowledge relevant to setting up a Debian installation and installing packages and managing software through various CLI tools. A useful and short guide that may be a bit “light” for those with more experience. That said, some foreknowledge of Linux, PCs, and virtual machines is necessary to get the most out of this book.

Linux is the second book of Clark's I've read, and he hasn't let me down. I'm a complete programming novice and even I could understand and learn all there is to know about Linux. His explanations are clear and concise, I had no trouble following along. Mr. Clark is my one stop shop in solving all my questions as a novice programmer. I had only one caveat: some of the darker illustrations were difficult to view on my Kindle (7th gen), however, it could simply be my kindle and didn't lessen my ability to take away my new found knowledge of Linux.

This is the one of Nathan Clark’s excellent series written on programming languages.Nathan Clark has a knack for taking a complex subject and making it easy to understand.This book goes into the basic topics related to Linux, including its history and evolution from UNIX, step by step installation instructions, and then later more complex subjects like Commands for Directories and Process Management.This book is a great guide for anyone who want to learn about this topic on their own or for instructors who are looking for a good instructing book.Highly recommended!

Book is okay, there are better intro books on linux. For a true beginner, start with online how to videos and keep books like this around for quick reference.

Technology does not come easy to me, but my job has forced me to become familiar with Linux. I have read several of Nathan's programming books because he makes this subject that is so confusing to me understandable. He does not assume that the reader was born with any technical skills and explains the concepts exceptionally well. It is a great resource for a novice like myself.

I bought this book to do a refresh of UNIX, as I have not dabbled with the the OS in quite some time, I needed to reacquaint myself with the command line. It is a well-organized book covers the basic from setting up Linux, terminals, commands, and getting help. The one area that the book is lacking though is it does not do a basic cover of networking. For package management you need to connect to the internet to download, but it really never covers how to connect to the Local networks, WiFi or hotspots when you are away from your initial configuration or home network after setup.

Nathan has out done himself again. this is a very comprehensive look into the history and workings of the Linux, among other systems. The wording was easy to follow and the use of pictures, where needed was not overused. I found the tutorial well laid out, easy followed and in a format that I found it understandable at a first read through. Looking forward for similar tutorials by Nathan.

I am currently enrolled in Cyber Security Analytics, and coming from a Windows background as a power user, my professor couldn't explain it in an enriching detail as this Book. Thank you

Gift to a friend who used Linux for 15 years, content is very good for people who want to use Linux daily!

Your killing me. I bought this book to learn how to install software and using terminal command lines. On page 72 you had me all set to get how to install/run .sh scripting files and you left me dead in the water. I am lost in how to install all my software I created this box for. However the first 100 pages were very valuable in content and easy to clearly understand how to fix issues I have with my new install.

Used both Ubuntu and mint in the past which are debian based and all I can say is they are both much easier to use. Debian is a Linux distro that feeds the thinking that Linux is not for everyone. Trying to install vnc client which is usually easy to do on mint but here it managed to delete my user account. An absolute pig of an OS for the average user. And why do some things involve about a dozen terminal commands when Windows can do the same thing in 2 mouse clicks. Avoid this book and get one for mint or Ubuntu.

So far looks good let you know when i finish it