Certification
Linux+ Exam Cram
Format: Paperback
Author: Michael Jang
ReleaseDate: 21 November, 2001
Publisher: Coriolis Group Books
Rating:
good book to read just before the test 
That said, this book accomplishes the goal. The purpose of these types of books (Exam Crams and Passports) are to provide a means for a quick review before taking a cert test. I read this book a week out before taking my Linux+ test which further provided me more example questions to go through. However, they are still not quite indicative of the questons found on the Linux+ exam. However, they better than the ones typically provided with other Linux+ study books. The cram sheet is always useful to look over just before entering the test room. Use this book in addition to other resources.
Not Quite What I Expected 
PC's for creating a significant linux infrastructure. Sample Question: Linux+ & The Exam Cram Book Are: a) beneficial in the real world-- organizations DO typically use old payroll dept.
b) a perfect combination because the book goes into great detail about old-school hardware, especially troubleshooting SCSI 1 hardware, which is VITAL in the real world after becoming a CompTIA(R) Certified Linux Professional.
c) all you need, since a few pages with typos in sample questions and key chapters outweighs months of exposure to a COMMAND LINE ONLY environment.
d) great, because in an organization that requires the use of linux workstations and servers, there exists a dependcy on setting up critical hardware such as dial-up modems over pulse (not tone) phone lines.
e) OK, only if you have SIGNIFICANT experience (more than 6 months) in a COMMAND LINE ONLY environment, have set up key services like APACHE, BIND, etc. , have NOT relied upon GUI tools from certain distributions, somehow know all about old hardware such as the original SCSI specifications, and . . . oh yeah . . . don't care to/ won't try to swing for a REAL linux certification exam. [Correct Answer: E] All that is to say I passed on the first try, although it had next to nothing to do with this book, which does cover some non-critical (non-exam) items quite well (but only if you're a beginner).
Ok reference, except for the typos and mistakes
I bought this book. I have 5 years of Unix experience, and several years of Linux experience.. . on sale. It's not worth the full price. . .
Reading the book was pretty easy. Most examples are clear, the book is small and easy to read on the train. However, the downside to this book is the number of errors. Simple typos are forgivable, but there were problems with practice test questions, diagrams that contained errors, etc. What's even more frustrating is that Informit/Coriolis doesn't provide any Errata on their website, so I can't find a good explanation for some of their test questions.
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