On Tue, 26 Oct 2004 14:59:57 +0530, ashwin kesavan iyengar <ashwin.chn@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi, > I have been with linux ( initially with redhat 9, now with > Fedora-core 2). I hav fair amount of computer background.(Since my > Bachelor degree was in Computer Science engineering). Can somebody > suggest good linux books for me. I have tried some but of no success. > Either they r too basic or too complex. I now the general concept of > OS, Networks, etc. I hav not formally had any leasons in unix or > linux. Little knowledge that i gained was through HOWTOs, info. Now i > wish to become an EXPERT in linux. I am not inclined to do > courses(certifications), want to do my own study. Your suggestions > would b great. O'Reilly's books are usually pretty good. Their Linux selection is listed at http://linux.oreilly.com/ I'd particularly recommend "Running Linux" and "Learning Red Hat Enterprise Linux & Fedora". And I wouldn't be without a copy of "Linux in a Nutshell". Beyond that, there are more specialised books for various pieces of software. Dave...