When I first started w/ Linux and FreeBSD, I loved the book "Using Unix Third Edition, Special Edition" ISBN # 0-7897-1747-6 by Peter Kuo. There is still a lot of relevant basics in there, along with a lot of outdated stuff. http://www.bookfinder.com/dir/i/Using_UNIX-Special_Edition/0789717476/ I also just finished coursework for the Novell CLP. Their e-books for the courses are top of the line, highly relevant, especially for SUSE. On the down side, it is a high $ amount for their self study kits. http://www.novell.com/training/courseware/ts_proj_info.jsp?pid=37063 http://www.novell.com/training/courseware/ts_proj_info.jsp?pid=37066 http://www.novell.com/training/courseware/ts_proj_info.jsp?pid=29885 -Ben On Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 12:41 AM, Brandon Hoffman wrote: > Hello everyone, I recently just joined this group (like an hour ago) because > I was posting on a forum about wanting to learn Unix/Linux and a passerby > who decided to be nosy recommended me to sign up. > > I would like to learn as much as I can and eventually get some certificates > for Linux and Unix (Windows-administration is way too easy.) What would be > the top three-five books recommended for reading? > > I did look on the website and learned about Maricopa's college and will > probably go there for a degree eventually, but I perfer my own pace and > practice. > > Thanks ahead of time, I look forward to reading more on all the Linux > discussions. I live in the east valley and will probably start attending the > meetings as well! > > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > -- Benjamin Francom Information Technology Executive http://www.benjaminfran.com --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss