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On Thursday 13 May 2004 10:05, Meyer, David R wrote:
> Hello,
>
> A co-worker of mine asked if there is such a book that converts DOS
> commands into Linux to help him learn how to do things.
>
Linux in Plain English[0], by Patrick Volkerding (of Slackware fame)
has a Linux/DOS cross reference along with a "If you want to..."
section.
I really can't recommend it at full price, but it's a good one if you can
find it at a garage sale or on the $2.00 rack...
> I have searched online for one but didn't find anything that appears to
> be what he is looking for.
Have you looked at the 'Linux Rosetta Stone'?
As many have mentioned, learning how to do the TASKS, rather than
convert a DOS command into a Linux equiv, would be better in the long run.
HTH!
[0] 1997, MIS Press
ISBN 1-55828-542-3
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