SUSE Linux 10 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

Beginning SUSE Linux: From Novice to Professional (Novice to Professional)

A Practical Guide to Linux(R) Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming

Distributions

SUSE Linux 10.0 Unleashed (Unleashed)

Format: Paperback
Author: Mike McCallister
ReleaseDate: 16 November, 2005
Publisher: Sams
Rating:

Not enough information
The topics come to an abrupt end without much explanation. The information presented in this book seem to have been written in haste. At many places, it merely points to other resources without even presenting some brief discussion. The section on kernel compilation is very short. No information is provided on selection of options under "make xconfig" command. It seems to be a very basic introduction to SuSe Linux. .

5 stars for beginners, 3 stars for the more experienced
As the title indicates, it is specific to Suse10 and the book comes with a useful DVD with binary distribution of the software along with additional tools and utilities - usually a 5-cd juggling act! Therefore this package is highly recommended to those looking to give Linux a try for the first time. An excellent book for 'holding your hand' if you are new to SUSE and Linux.

To those looking for solutions to complex problems, this will not be the book of choice. All too frequently a configuration was 'too big a subject for our context', which I would not have expected from the 'Unleased' series; I have other subjects in the 'Unleased' series with over twice as many pages and more gumption for problem solving so this was disappointing.

So I give the book a mere 3 stars but the package with the DVD makes for a 4-star value.

Big Disappointment
It is merely a glorified installation guide. There is nothing 'UNLEASHED' about this book.. . a basic one at that.