Not totally new to Linux. Have done distro installs before. At this point, I'm looking for a way out of the MS lock down I've been in. Looking for a good beginner/intermediate book. One that will cover things such as server installs as well as things like X-Windows/SAMBA installs from CLI. What I am looking to do is to install a file/server and mail system that is accessible from a Windows or OS X desktop.

I have not really decided as of yet. I am familiar with Fedora, Ubuntu, Debian and CentOS. Have not used them enough to know the real differences though.

Thanks for the help.

One of the best i've read and I still refer to it on a regular basis:

http://www.amazon.com/Linux-R-Quick-...1516961&sr=8-1

Try http://rute.2038bug.com/index.html.gz

You can find many Ubuntu books Online too

See "20 of the Best Free Linux Books" at http://www.linuxlinks.com/article/20...oks-Part1.html

See the tutorials in my signature.

Hi,

You can look at 'Linux Books & Online Magazines' section of 'Slackware-Links'. More than just Slackware® links!.

Just a few more useful links;

Linux Documentation Project
Rute Tutorial & Exposition
Linux Command Guide
Bash Reference Manual
Advanced Bash-Scripting Guide
Linux Newbie Admin Guide
LinuxSelfHelp
Getting Started with Linux

The above links and others can be found at 'Slackware-Links' . More than just Slackware® links!

You can also get the "Linux Professional Institute Certification Study Guide". Besides it being great when coming to shell stuffs, explaining the basics in rpm/yum/dpkg/apt-get (package installers), X settings, e-mail settings, etc. You can also get some certification from the LPIC guys.