Praise for
A Practical Guide to Ubuntu Linux
“I am so impressed by how Mark Sobell can approach a complex topic
in such an understandable manner. His command examples are espe-
cially useful in providing a novice (or even advanced) administrator
with a cookbook on how to accomplish real-world tasks on Linux. He
is truly an inspired technical writer!”
—George Vish II
Senior Education Consultant
Hewlett-Packard Company
“Overall, I think it’s a great, comprehensive Ubuntu book that’ll be a
valuable resource for people of all technical levels.”
—John Dong
Ubuntu Forum Council Member
Backports Team Leader
“The JumpStart sections really offer a quick way to get things up and
running, allowing you to dig into the details of his books later.”
—Scott Mann
Aztek Networks
“Ubuntu is gaining popularity at the rate alcohol did during prohibition,
and it’s great to see a well-known author write a book on the latest and
greatest version. Not only does it contain Ubuntu-specific information,
but it also touches on general computer-related topics, which will help
the average computer user to better understand what’s going on in the
background. Great work, Mark!”
—Daniel R. Arfsten
Pro/ENGINEER Drafter/Designer
“I read a lot of Linux technical information every day, but I’m rarely
impressed by tech books. I usually prefer online information sources
instead. Mark Sobell’s books are a notable exception. They’re clearly
written, technically accurate, comprehensive-and actually enjoyable
to read.”
—Matthew Miller
Senior Systems Analyst/Administrator
BU Linux Project
Boston University Office
of Information Technology
®
“I would so love to be able to use this book to teach a class about not
just Ubuntu or Linux but about computers in general. It is thorough
and well written with good illustrations that explain important con-
cepts for computer usage.”
—Nathan Eckenrode
New York Local Community Team
Praise for Other Books by Mark Sobell
“I currently own one of your books, A Practical Guide to Linux
®
. I
believe this book is one of the most comprehensive and, as the title
says, practical guides to Linux I have ever read. I consider myself a
novice and I come back to this book over and over again.”
—Albert J. Nguyen
“Thank you for writing a book to help me get away from Windows XP
and to never touch Windows Vista. The book is great; I am learning a
lot of new concepts and commands. Linux is definitely getting easier
to use.”
—James Moritz
“I have been wanting to make the jump to Linux but did not have the
guts to do so-until I saw your familiarly titled A Practical Guide to Red
Hat
®
Linux
®
at the bookstore. I picked up a copy and am eagerly look-
ing forward to regaining my freedom.”
—Carmine Stoffo
Machine and Process Designer
to pharmaceutical industry
“I am currently reading A Practical Guide to Red Hat
®
Linux
®
and am
finally understanding the true power of the command line. I am new to
Linux and your book is a treasure.”
—Juan Gonzalez
A Practical Guide to Ubuntu Linux
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