Anand Kumria posted a message to this list a few days ago mentioning the
upcoming new edition of the Linux Pocketbook. I don't think I communicated
clearly as I don't mind publicising my email here :-)
I'd like to expand upon Anand's post and fill you in on what I'm planning
and what might be possible.
The Linux Pocketbook has been very successful, and I know that it might not
have held much interest for advanced users reading this list, but it did go
a long way to helping new users into Linux. The feedback I've had over the
two updates and reprints has been phenomenal (it's even been used as an
introductory text at two unverisities!)
I'm not interested in -just- releasing a new version of the book, as I
think it's fair to say that a large portion of readers who might have been
interested in learning more about Linux have already read the book (or
something like it). Instead I'm looking to produce a follow up Linux
Pocketbook to pick up where the original book left off -- You've got Linux
installed and configured, now what? There's plenty to cover here --
everything from, perhaps, the desktop applications end to advanced
configuration for services. Pocketbooks aren't big, so we won't be making
no Network Administrators Guide, but we can at least cover the most
interesting and pertinent topics.
So, in short, I'll be updating and releasing the original Linux Pocketbook
for those ever growing new users interested in getting a grasp on Linux,
and also releasing a follow up book to work with it for those interested in
exploring their passion further.
I'm looking for the following -- your opinions, and new writers.
If you have any suggestions on how to improve the original Linux Pocketbook
they would be most welcome. What was done right? What was done wrong? What
should be removed/added/changed?
Similarly, what would you like to see covered in the follow up publication?
Of all the topics we could possibly cover, which would be the most
important and interesting? How 'advanced' should we make it (a direct
follow on from the original book, or a high end book dealing with big
issues?)
Lastly, if you would be interested in writing for these publications please
contact me. Half of the original Linux Pocketbook was my work (another
large portion was Travis Simon's, bless him!) but I now spend most of my
time managing a publication series rather than writing.
Please email responses to me as well as to the list, as I'm not subscribed
(but I have been reading the list from the archives).
Thanks for your time and any thoughts you can offer.
Regards,
Ashton Mills
Pocketbooks Editor
ACPTech
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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