If you are new to Linux and want to learn about Linux like its installation, configuration, tweaking, troubleshooting, etc, then this topic will help you.
Following are a few links to download various e-books which will help you in learning A to Z of Linux. All e-books are in PDF format.
We thank to our friend "Santosh" aka "Gigacore" who compiled this information and was kind enough to share it with AskVG readers.
So here we start:
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Fundamentals:
This course includes the history of Linux and what distinguishes Open Source Software from proprietary software. On the practical side students learn the fundamental commands and approach needed to start using Linux.
System Administration:
This courses teaches students how to install GNU/Linux. The courses uses the Debian distro as an example. Students install, create and manage user accounts, install new hardware, make backups and many other mission critical tasks a System Administrator would need to know.
Network Administration:
This course teaches the fundamentals of networking, what the TCP/IP protocol stack consists of and how the different layers of the network stack influence communication on a network. You will learn how Linux can be used as a router and the basic principles of digital encryption and digital signatures used to keep email secure. As well as how to set up secure connections between different Linux machines by using SSH.
Shell Scripting:
This course teaches students how to create shell scripts, the use of Regular expressions, file manipulation with sed, grep and awk and how to tie all this new knowledge into scripts that make using Linux so simple.
Internals:
This course is designed to help the student understand the inner workings of the Linux kernel. Often a good understanding of how the operating system manages hardware and other resources to do its work, will helps people solve problems and appreciate the work that goes into making a computer work.
Electives:
This course teaches students how to configure server services such as the Apache web server, the Squid Proxy server, the Bind name server ,Sendmail and Exim Mail servers are discussed. For those who want to know a little more than the average user.
Introduction to Linux - A Hands on Guide:
Many people still believe that learning Linux is difficult, or that only experts can understand how a Linux system works. Though there is a lot of free documentation available, the documentation is widely scattered on the Web, and often confusing, since it is usually oriented toward experienced UNIX or Linux users. Today, thanks to the advancements in development, Linux has grown in popularity both at home and at work. The goal of this guide is to show people of all ages that Linux can be simple and fun, and used for all kinds of purposes.
The Easiest Linux Guide You'll Ever Read - an Introduction to Linux for Windows Users:
This is a 160-page book geared towards people who are competent with using Windows, who have never attempted to use Linux but are interested in giving it a try.
Getting Started With Fedora:
An Guide for a fedora newbie
Basic Steps to Running a Secure Fedora Linux Machine:
This guide helps to run fedora as smooth as silk.
Pocket Linux Guide:
A Guide to Pocket Linux... This is very interesting, must read!
Fedora 7 Installation Guide:
Fedora 7 Installation Guide ...for dummies
GNOME 2.14 Desktop System Administration Guide:
Linux Device Drivers 2nd Edition:
Linux Device Drivers is, on the surface, a book about writing device drivers for the Linux system. It should be an interesting source of information both for people who want to experiment with their computer and for technical programmers who face the need to deal with the inner levels of a Linux box.
Red Hat Linux 9 Red Hat Linux Customization Guide:
The Red Hat Linux Customization Guide is part of Red Hat’s growing commitment to provide useful
Ubuntu Desktop Guide:
A Official Ubuntu Desktop Guide
RedHat Guides:
Test Driving Linux Mint Cassandra:
The final version of Linux Mint 3.0 (codename Cassandra)
Mandriva Linux Inside:
"Mandriva Linux Inside" is a free electronic magazine , made by the Mandriva Linux Community.
The Solaris 10 Operating System:
A Official Guide from SUN
Solaris 10 Security:
Information was collected from Solaris 10 Community
LOOKING GLASS (LG3D Live CD) Guide:
LG3D is based on Sun’s Looking Glass Project. Imagine this stunning 3D environment on your desktop—in less than two minutes. Just burn the CD and get going!
OpenOffice.org User Guide:
A basic guide to OpenOffice
OpenOffice.org 2.x and beyond:
Fully featured Guide for 2.x and beyond.
How to Install Compiz-Fusion on Ubuntu Studio:
This guide will help u to install Compiz-Fusion in Ubuntu 7.04 and older easily.
How to Install Compiz Fusion on Ubuntu Studio:
This guide will help u to install Compiz-Fusion in Ubuntu Studio easily.
Installing Ubuntu 7.10:
Installing Ubuntu 7.10. Gutsy Gibbon step-by-step installation guide with screenshots!
Upgrading your existing Ubuntu installation to Ubuntu 7.10:
You can only directly upgrade to Ubuntu 7.10 ("Gutsy Gibbon") from Ubuntu 7.04 ("Feisty Fawn")
openSUSE 10.3 GNOME Quick Start:
openSUSE 10.3 provides all the tools and resources you need for effective home computing and computing on the go. Using this Quick Start guide, you can easily start using suse!
And Few GOOD Books to kick start using Linux:
Beginners: Learn Linux (Linux Reviews)
Start here to learn about Linux
Understanding the Linux Virtual Memory Manager
Linux Network Administrators Guide
Gentoo is different:
Gentoo Linux is a source package based Linux system. It is very different from the established commercial Linux distributions.
Novell Doc: OpenSUSE 11.0 - Complete Guide:
openSUSE 11.0 provides all the tools and resources you need for effective home computing and computing on the go. It includes a complete, intuitive Linux desktop with a Web browser, instant messenger, e-mail client, photo catalog, word processor, spreadsheet, graphics tools, multimedia software, games and more. Its office suite is 100-percent compatible with Microsoft Office, and it also features the latest software for home networking, wireless support, Web hosting, virtualization, application security and software development.
The Linux+FreeBSD mini-HOWTO:
This document describes how to use Linux and FreeBSD on the same system. It introduces FreeBSD and discusses how the two operating systems can cooperate, e.g. by sharing swap space. You should probably have some experience with Linux or FreeBSD and hard drive partitioning (fdisk) before you read this document. The tips herein are tested using FreeBSD 2.2.2, but they should be valid for newer versions as well. Do not hesitate to mail me if you have comments, questions or suggestions about this document. I would also like to hear from people who have experience using Linux together with NetBSD or OpenBSD.
Download PDF - Size: 41 KB
Official Arch Linux Install Guide:
This is the general user documentation for the Arch Linux distribution. It covers obtaining the necessary files, installing the distribution and setting up a basic, bootable system. Additionally, a short reference for the system layout and Arch-specific tools is supplied, i.e., the pacman package manager and the Arch Build System (ABS).
Arch Linux for DIY Users:
There's no dearth of Linux distributions for desktop users or even for running high availability servers. But if you are a do-it-yourself computer user, your choice of Linux distros is fairly limited. You can build Linux from scratch with Linux from Scratch or compile your own set of packages with Gentoo. But if you want a distro that teaches you the basics of Linux as you set it up; is well documented, lightweight, and zippy; and has a dependency-resolving packaging system, you need Arch Linux.
Arch Linux Video Installation Guide:
A video installation guide on how to install arch Linux for beginners.
Zenwalk Linux Manual:
A complete official manual for Zenwalk Linux
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Santhosh Kumar
that a good post Mr.VG. I was really searching for a good linux book... Thanks. you helped me to get..
let ur readers check http://bosslinux.in a linux version developed in india..
3v4n the Hazzor
Cool! Linux! I use Ubuntu, because it is simple, friendly, and customizable.
this is a video I made on your site. Nothing much, but gives an introduction.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e25uEu3yVE
Ingnition09
hey vg, is linux open source??
i like linux but i don't know where to download it
can some1 post a direct link to download linux??
Sameera Shaakunthala
Thanks Mr. VG. This is very very helpful.
@Ingnition09,
Start from Ubuntu. Go to http://www.ubuntu.com to download or get your copy free of charge.
VG
@3v4n the Hazzor
That's an awesome video. Much appreciated.
Robero
@3v4n the Hazzor
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PS: Thanks for the info on Linux and a thanks to Santosh also.
VG
^^ Thats so nice of you mate.
Rohit Ranjan
How do I add background images to folders in Windows Vista _without_ pre-made software?
Please reply soon.
Thanks, you're great
Ron
Dear Vishal,
The link pointing to " The Easiest Linux Guide You'll Ever Read " is broken.
http://theseoconsultant.com/suseblog_img/easiest_linux_guide_ever.pdf
One place I have found the PDF to download is here:
http://www.letslearnlinux.com/suseblog/easiest_linux_guide_ever.pdf
Thanks again for having such a dynamic and useful site.
Much Love
Ronald
Devildog™
Awesome Shares, That saves me like 40 yrs. collection time to get it myself, LOL.
Thanks a Million, Great Stuff, Rock On!
Devildog™