Easy Linux Commands: Working Examples of Linux Command Syntax (Easy Linux Series)

I was very pleased with this book. It's a quick intro to the Linux command line. It's easy to follow and the examples are good. While this book won't make you a Linux guru (as someone else already mentioned), it will help you develop the fundamentals of the command line and help make you more proficient. This is also a good reference for Linux certification exams, as many of them have several questions pertaining to the command line. Also, I noticed one reviewer complained that some of the commands in the book didn't work for him on Ubuntu. This is a good point for newbies who don't know much about Linux. Not all commands work across all distributions and some commands are unique to certain distros. This isn't really a flaw of the book though. This is a good book for anyone new to Linux or even for those more experienced who want a good reference book for CLI tasks.

I purchased this for a class. I was already mostly familiar with the information it covers, but I still found it to be quite helpful. It is well written, which is rare for books on the subject, and covers the material to an appropriate depth. I would recommend it.

I bought this book for my Linux class and its a nice and quick intro to some command line syntax. a good first step book.

This is a good reference guide and that is basically what this is. Not a lot of explanations. A novice could learn CLI commandsfast.

great book for anyone with zero experience.

Great source for Linux/Unix scripting tips

The world needs a readable introduction to the Linux command line. Many potential users of Linux are put off by the idea of using a command line. Massive tomes like "Linux In A Nutshell" stoke the fear with their listings of hundreds of commands and options. Many new users of Linux - including me - grow frustrated trying to find the commands needed to do simple tasks, until they are finally memorized. "Easy Linux Commands: Working Examples of Linux Command Syntax" attempts to resolve the need for "working examples of Linux command syntax". It comes reasonably close, but doesn't grab the brass ring. It is hampered by the writing styles of its authors, Jon Emmons and Terry Clark. They are adequate writers, but not blessed with the ability to make their words flow smoothly. Sometimes they simply wander off-topic and provide information the reader doesn't need. They also structured the book around Red Hat Linux which most contemporary users are unlikely to be running. But even with these perceived shortcomings, the book holds great value for the Linux beginner as a slightly disjointed introduction to many commonly used Linux commands as fully formed examples. It is a good approach and one that screams for treatment at more capable hands. Still, some of the examples given are valuable and generally well done. The authors do go into a few areas that may not be of interest to those who are not administering a Linux system. On the whole, this is a great concept but the execution is somewhat lacking. That said, it is still a book that I found useful in taking some of the mystery out of the Linux commands line and one that I would recommend for Linux beginners.Jerry

This book is for mid level or even beginner level. I am slightly above mid level and I was looking for a quick review before going to an interview. This book was perfect for me!! I loved the topic coverage and command details that other books don't cover (eg,memstat, iostat and details of the proc filesystem). I almost gave it 4 stars because I wanted more pages and a bigger book but decided on 5 stars because I enjoyed it and it defintely prepared me well for the interview.

Excellent book, great service.

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