Let me be clear on this issue of books. I think a book is a good guide
as far as sequence of training is considered and it is also an important
source of information prior to 'class'. Every class I have ever taken
has had a book of some sort.
Reading before hand is an important part of learning. That way when you
get to class the subject material is not completely foreign to you.
I would suggest choosing a linux text to follow and have required
reading before class, even if you do not fully understand. In that way
you can be primed to ask questions.
The technical aspect of books can be supplemented with real life
examples that can be demonstrated in a class room or at home after the
subject has been discussed.
Michael C. Rock
Systems Analyst
Registered Linux User # 287973
"The time has come the walrus said to speak of many things,,,"
"Christians give up what they cannot keep to gain what they cannot lose"
-----Original Message-----
From: slug@lists.nks.net [mailto:slug@lists.nks.net] On Behalf Of Joe
Brandt
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 3:46 PM
To: slug@nks.net
Subject: Re: [SLUG] Other recommended local Linux training outfits?
>I think there is not better way to learn that reading. This is quality
that you
>must have if you want to learn Linux.
>
I have tried learning by reading. Not only Linux but other
correspondence courses as well and it does not work for me. I learn
best in an instructor led course. Books can not tell by the look on
your face that you just don't get it. Books can rarely answer the
questions that I ask. And most importantly (especially in Linux) books
are not written so that a newbie can understand it. You would not
believe how long it took me to figure out the ./ before a command.
Books and Linux geeks take that for granted but a Windows and or DOS
trained user would not even consider it.
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