Re: Which book should I start?

From: Andrew L. Gould (algould_at_datawok.com)
Date: 06/29/04

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    To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org, Laszlo Antal <lantal@tmail.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 15:39:55 -0500

    On Tuesday 29 June 2004 02:52 pm, Laszlo Antal wrote:
    > Hi,
    >
    > I am new to Bsd. I did a lot of research on the net which book should
    > I start with.
    > I got two of them. I can not deside which one should I start.
    > Here are my books::
    > - The Complet FreeBSD. 4th Edition
    > From O'Reilly, Greg Lehey.
    >
    > - Absolute BSD The ultimate guide to FreeBSD.
    > From Michael Lucas.

    The 2nd edition of Greg Lehey's book introduced me to FreeBSD. I have
    purchased the most recent edition; and I also have Michael Lucas' book,
    which I find very helpful.

    Both books are excellent; but the authors have different writing styles.
    My suggestion is to read a chapter from each book that covers the same
    topic, and see which style you're more receptive to. Use the second
    book as an additional reference **while** you read the first book.

    >
    > Thank you for all the advise.
    >
    > Laszlo
    >
    > One more questione the complete freebsd covers
    > Bsd 5. I have the FreeBsd 4.8.
    > Do I need to buy the version 5 ??
    >
    > Thank you again
    > --lantal

    Best of luck,

    Andrew Gould
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