How to learn more about Linux

SWIG

Our department users occasionally organize SWIG talks on computer-related topics geared for fellow users. This is a great venue for learning more about our computer systems, for asking questions, and for sharing your knowledge with others. Information on past talks is available at the SWIG Website.

Internet resources (manuals, documents, news-groups, mailing-lists, HOWTOs, journals)

Useful books:

  • Red Hat Linux 9 - Unleashed,
    by Bill Ball and Hoyt Duff;
    SAMS Publishing.
  • Linux for Dummies,
    by Phil Hughes and Victorie Navratilova;
    Hungry Minds Inc.
  • Amazon.com.
  • O'Reilly books.