I have been talking with some people around my area and have come up with a
good Idea. The idea is to make a book for Linux newbies by Linux newbies.
Most of the books out there are poorly written and/or made for the more
technical oriented people. They don't answer many questions or they only
touch on certain subjects.
I have talked to a few book people at various firms and they
too think it is a good Idea. The book would be easy for people to read and
understand. It would have some graphical pictures and be easy to follow.
Almost enough for a 10 year old to read it and setup a great running
system. I also want to talk to the Mandrake people about adding the
Mandrake CD along with the book.
Now For the Problem:
I need help a bunch of it to be truthful. I am asking the
people in here whom have time and would like to maybe earn a little extra
coin to help me out. This is a small project now but can grow to be very
big. Anyone who adds content to the book would get a piece of the Pie. Your
name in the book as a author. The cover would say Made by: Linux Users.
There is no such thing as the Know it All Linux Guru. Something to that
effect. I have a few good graphic for the Cover that are not only eye
catching but easy to print. So if there is anyone whom would like to help
Please let me know. Right now I am the only one who is going to contribute.
If you think you could help please email me at
[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject to equal "Linux Book Help" I
am going to make a list of things we need to have in the book and if you
have any ideas to add please send them.Here is a brief list of what I have
now
1- Intro to Linux (what it is and why it started)
2- Installing Linux (everything you need to know about getting ready to
install and run Linux
3- Your First Boot (What to expect and look for when you run it for the
first time)
4- The Command Prompt (What it is and how to utilize it)
5- Command prompt Commands (The different Commands you can use in the
Prompt)
6- X-Window (Why it could be better than Windows)
7- Running in X-Window (What you can do in X-Window and the different
interfaces you can have)
8- Internet/Networking (How to get setup on the Internet and browse the
WWW)
9- Email Programs In X-Window (The Email programs in X-Window)
More to follow.
Again Let Me know if you wish to Help. Again You will get Full Credit for
what you contribute.
James J. Capone
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