User Feedback :: The Offical Damn Small Linux Book Review!!!!

Hi!
I found this mini review of the DSL book while surfing:
http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/article....ux_book

I am a completly new user of Linux. I have been checking it out using various sources because I wanted a different system than what I was used to. I found this book mentioned on linux.org, clicked through and ordered it along with another book w/cd.

At first glance the book looked too technical for a beginner but thanks to the cd I am happy to report it is not. Although I was nervous about it I loaded the DSL cd in my old Presario and it booted right up! I am totally thrilled because I was afraid I would blow something up. I most likely won't be doing any of the projects anytime soon but I am up and running, and posting...

I would, and will, recomend this book and liveCD for beginners. Thank you to all who made it possible.

Quote (vikigal @ Jan. 26 2008,10:53)

At first glance the book looked too technical for a beginner but thanks to the cd I am happy to report it is not. Although I was nervous about it I loaded the DSL cd in my old Presario and it booted right up! I am totally thrilled because I was afraid I would blow something up. I most likely won't be doing any of the projects anytime soon but I am up and running, and posting...

I would, and will, recomend this book and liveCD for beginners. Thank you to all who made it possible.

Welcome. I'm sure your comments will make Robert smile.

Chris

Hello...

It's been over a year since I've posted on this board.

I've used DSL - wow - for at least 2-3-4? years (just downloaded another ISO of 2.0x tonight) - it's come in very handy for system rescues. (recovering files from XP crashes - or when attempting to upgrade with incorrect repos in ubuntu...) - setting up mini webservers inside a vm - sending and receiving email inside the same vm.... - remote desktops - this little distro has all the power tools..

I received (requested) the book this past year for Christmas - finally took it to work to read over lunch - just started - but it's a great read so far!

Thanks for making the distro !

Best wishes for success

I love DSL for my old computers, no bloat = fast and works great.

The book is a great resource and is really helping me learn DSL and expand my capabilities.

THANKS!

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