Books for learning Linux?

[BG4533]

I have used Linux on and off for the past few years but I still know relatively nothing about it. I am comfortable with the GUI and not scared of the command line, but I dont really know how to use it. Are there any good books that cover linux from the beginner/intermediate level up? At the moment I am using Redhat 9, but only because it seems to be the only distro that has native support for the SI3112 SATA controller. I plan on installing Mandrake 9.2 when the ISOs come out. I would prefer a generic book because I will probably change distros and play around with them.

Thanks,
Brian

 

[GhettoFob]

I would recommend Running Linux, I think I have the 4th edition. You'll also learn a lot from just searching online too. I would also recommend finding some forums that are specific to your distro. I know the Gentoo forums are awesome and any problems I've encountered, I can find an answer to there.

 

[cleverhandle]

I'll second Running Linux - it sounds like exactly what you're looking for.

 

[BG4533]

Thanks for the suggestion. Going to order it online now.

Brian

 

[Bulldog13]

I have it. That book is great.

 

[pitupepito2000]

Originally posted by: Bulldog13
I have it. That book is great.

Another book that you might want to get is the Bash book of O'reilly it's pretty good about teaching you more in depth the shell and more tricks of it.