Craig Brooksby wrote:
> The above posting prompted me to write in.  Apologies if this topic has
> already been beat to death.  I am looking for book recommendations.

I found a book call Linux Systems Commands by Patrick Volkerding of Slackware fame. It is like a book full of man pages it has every command you can think of and is the best reference I have found. I got it at Fry's for 20 bucks and it has been a lifesaver.

Good Luck
Frank