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Title: HELP!
Review: This was the first Linux gook I bought. And although I learned some lessons from it, I wouldn't recommend it to the absolute beginner.This book doesn't communicate with the reader well. I had to look back and forth for answers to my questions and only now(8 months later + 2 other linux books bought) begin to realize what I am doing.Slackware is designed for people that are somewhat familiar with Linux/Unix, which most people are not. Knowing that, they should have been very careful in explaining things to users, which they were not.In fairness, most Linux books emphasize what to do after Linux is installed, but the hardest part about Linux is getting past the beginning(install, kernel config, X, installing devices). Most books mention the beginning aspects so far apart that it easily confuses and discourages new users.This book may be okay if you have a companion book on it(Linux for Dummies or TY Linux in 24 Hours), but don't expect overnight success with! ! linux using this book by itself.
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