Do you want complete control over your device? Do you feel as if your operating system is restricting your abilities? Do you want to learn how to become a Linux system administrator but aren't sure where to begin?

If you answered yes to these questions, Linux might be the right fit for you. This is not a book for computer nerds. It won't teach you how to program or hack. Rather, this is a book for someone who enjoys using his computer for its intended purpose.

Sure, you could move on to programming or hacking after reading this book, but as the saying goes, you have to learn to walk before you can run.

This book will instruct you on how to walk.

From Distros ("flavors" of Linux with different properties) to microkernels, we'll go over all of the important fundamental parts of Linux.

We will cover the following topics:

What makes Linux different?

How to Install Linux

What is Linux made out of?

The Linux Console

Command line interface

User management

Network administration

and much more…