Certification

General Linux I Exam Prep (Exam: 101)

Format: Hardcover
Author: Dee-Ann LeBlanc
ReleaseDate: 21 March, 2000
Publisher: Coriolis Group Books
Rating:

inaccurate and all tell no show
Allot of inaccuracies abound throughout and I'm a kernel hacker. As one guy said the book is all tell no show. Get Sobel's book. Also there is allot of things who would use, like ELM? Get real and pass this loser by.

Great Insights
Only complain is that the Title is misleading (not to be confused with LPI's General Linux I) and that the information could be better organized. Great insights into the world of Linux, including what must be the best Hands-On Projects sections for any Linux book. What I mean is that the book tries to cover too much ground--claims that you can use it for LPI, SAIR/GNU and RHCE exams--NOT!!

If you can navigate without the benefit of a proper system which maps the exam objectives, perhaps, but my advise is not to rely solely on this book if you wish to attain some form of certification under your belt. Otherwise, this book provides a top-rated section for practical lab exercises and some gems, but you gotta dig real hard for it and be able to recognize it too!.

was ok, not the best
I would strongly recommend purchasing any of the other LPIC study aids as well as a linux system administration book as a reference guide. I am preparing for the LPIC exam and have not found this book that helpful. I have found that combination particularly beneficial in my preparation. This book has potential but definitely needs to be rewritten.