To basic for a prior windows user.

The book went over things that work very similar to the way windows works. I was hoping for a through explination on the install which was not there. The book focuses on how to use the kde desktop (which works alot like windows). I read about half the book when I put it down and just jumped in and tried what worked in windows. Like right clicking on the desktop to custimize it and it brought up a menu with a configure desktop as an option that brought up what I was looking for. I found the jumping in and playing option got me up and running alot quicker than reading the book and following along.

I don't think this book would help the prior windows user much. But would be good for a person just starting out with linux without any windows background as it gives basic functons of a few programs usually included with linux.

Other Reviews

• Somewhat dated but still a good way to dip your toe into the Linux waters
• Disappointing!
• Not Bad but there are better books
• To basic for a prior windows user.
• If you don't like KDE, don't buy it.