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Debian GNU/Linux Bible
Format: Paperback
Author: Steve Hunger
ReleaseDate: 01 May, 2001
Publisher: Wiley
Rating:
Could be updated
Does not go into detail about the Alsa sound system and how to get sound configured. Does not fully support the latest version of Debian Linux. Knoppix Linux is based on Debian, and plays sound on my machine, but I can't get Debian to play sounds and the book is of no help.
Who was the target audience here?
There's a good deal of information here, but it's more of the "reference guide" variety than it is either an overview aimed at the new user or the in-depth coverage an advanced user needs. Stephen Hunger, The Debian GNU/Linux Bible (Hungry Minds Press, 2001)
I can only look at this book from one angle, but I'm guessing it misses its mark both from the perspective of the Debian novice and the advanced user.
This is not to say the book is of no use whatsoever. There is a good deal of information here, and those who are self-taught or new to the system are liable to find at least a few things they need, though they'll probably want to find further coverage of those things in other places. Think of this book as a catalog of what's available, and it will be of some use. ***.
Good for Newbies 
It covers lots of basic information needed to understand how to administer a debian machine and get a debian server setup. This is a great introduction to Debian as server or workstation. For those who are beyond the newbie stages, it does not offer a whole lot tho.
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