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Title: 'Installing Linux for Dummies' is a more apt title.
Review: As the subject line suggests this is a great book for getting Linux set up on your system. Linux setup can be a pain, but having a guide like this is a good idea.However, beyond the installation the author covers very little. The is absolutely very, very little on Linux networking. Frankly that's the main reason someone may want to deal with Linux. The enclosed CD has an antique version of RedHat.Also, in a desperate attempt to be trendy some of the side bar articles are completely useless (ie 'Polish Connection', 'Alternative CD uses', etc.) They were out of place and a complete waste of time. The standard 'For Dummies' jokes are fine, but it should at least have something to do with the subject.There are a few technical errors, such as claiming NT isn't a multi-user OS (!) and a few minor hardware misprints.Bottom line: Great book to get you installed and started. Not a book to get for a serious reference.
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