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From: Michael J C Firth
Date: Tue, 04 Jul 1995 00:00

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Julian A F Bradbury (Julian@xabcs.demon.co.uk) wrote:
: I've meant to post a query re this for ages, now I have time:

: o What are the "best" manuals for UNIX/LINUX ?
:   - Is there a manual/set which covers it all in *detail* ?
:     (thinking of Volumes 1-5, 10kg units, even if 30ukp a time :^)

:   - Failing that which are the best/latest in each area ?
:     (can you include rough number of pages/prices - thanks)

: o Where would manuals for UNIX fall down re LINUX ?
:   (ie, where is there "significant" difference at the use/operation level?)


: If this in an FAQ (which is *up-to-date*) tell me, if not add it! :)
: TIA
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: _____________________________________________________________________________
: Julian A F Bradbury                                Ergonomist & IT Specialist

Have you had a look at the Linux Documentation Project stuff? They have some
very good books on running and using Linux. A combination of these and standard
Unix books should cover most stuff.

Michael


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From: mf2@milamber.demon.co.uk (Michael J C Firth)
Subject: Re: Documentation for Linux
Date: 1995/07/04
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