Book Recommendations

[Vandalon, V.]

Hi,

I've also asked this question a while back on this list. And since then
I've bought "Absolute BSD" and "FreeBSD unleashed". 

They both describe the normal install both very well. Only "Unleashed"
gives you more info on how to get X11 working ("Absolute BSD" only
mentions X11 "Unleashed" touches the subject briefly). But I must say I
like the writing style of "Absolute BSD". 

They both assume some(not much) prior Unix skills, and I think
"Unleashed" a bit assumes more. But I don't think that is a problem, you
learn it by doing it anyway(I did).

I also like to have a second opinion(= two books). As an example: both
writers encourage a different firewall, and say why they like it more.
But that's up to you and your wallet.

Hope this will help you.

Vincent

Ps. I am currently at work, thus I don't have the books, so I could not
check the "prior unix experience"-part. So if I remember incorrectly,
please correct me!


-----Original Message-----
From: owner-freebsd-newbies at freebsd.org
[mailto:owner-freebsd-newbies at freebsd.org] On Behalf Of Huy
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2004 6:26 AM
To: freebsd-newbies at freebsd.org
Subject: Book Recommendations

Anyone have any book recommendations for a concise tutorial of
installing & getting freebsd up and running from scratch?  I am just
finding the online material slightly terse for me without any prior Unix
experience.

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