Newbie

[Marcel Gagne]

Hello Jeff, et al.

Jeff Solman wrote:
> Ubuntu looks fabulous. Besides  learning the GUI, if I want to begin
> to learn Linux, where do you recommend I start? Linux for Dummies?

Well, I can't really let this one by . . . [warning! gratuitous self-promotion 
follows ] Marcel Gagné's "Moving to Ubuntu Linux" is an excellent book, 
written by a multi-award winning author.  But don't take my word for it . . . 

Over at Free Software Magazine, Jeremy Turner has this to say, "You should buy 
this book because it is written by an author who has a lot of experience 
showing users how to learn to use GNU/Linux, and specifically with this book, 
Ubuntu. You should also buy this book because it is written very nicely, will 
keep you entertained, and will show you how to do more with GNU/Linux."

Peter H. Salus writes "Another fine job by Gagné. Get a copy for your aunts 
and uncles."  

Finally, a three-book review on Groklaw states "This is a great book if you 
want to become familiar with Ubuntu Linux and its GNOME user interface. It’s 
a pleasant read, never boring, and it’s a great help if you keep feeling 
uncomfortable with Linux. Highly recommended!

Links to various online stores at http://www.marcelgagne.com/mtubuntu.html

[ Gratuitous self promotion ends ]

Take care out there.

-- 
Marcel (Writer and Free Thinker at Large) Gagné
Note: This massagee wos nat speel or gramer-checkered.
Mandatory home page reference - http://www.marcelgagne.com/
Author of the "Moving to Linux" series of books
   and the all new, "Moving to Free Software"
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