"This book adds another layer of understanding to your FreeBSD experience. The author put a lot of effort gathering and articulating the information in this book. I enjoyed it and it makes a great addition to my growing FreeBSD library."
—Daemon News (Read More)

"On the eve of 2008, I am happy to say that Michael Lucas is probably the best system administration author I've read. I am amazed that he can communicate top-notch content with a sense of humor, while not offending the reader or sounding stupid. When was the last time you could physically feel yourself getting smarter while reading a book? If you are a beginning to average FreeBSD user, Absolute FreeBSD 2nd Ed (AF2E) will deliver that sensation in spades. Even more advanced users will find plenty to enjoy."
—Richard Bejtlich, Tao Security (Read More)

"This most excellent book shows you how to manage, patch, and maintain your FreeBSD systems and have a basic understanding of networking, system security, and software management. In other words, after reading this book, you will be armed with a strong working knowledge of how FreeBSD can be used as a powerful desktop or development machine."
—John Vacca, author and IT Consultant (Read More)

"If you use FREEBSD on the job or are just a tinkerer that plays with non Windows/Mac systems this will enable you do do administration, learn to programmatically script, and get behind the curtain to do more than you thought possible! If you need a FREEBSD book, No Starch makes learning FUN and it's a great addition to your library!"
—Daniel McKinnon, tech reviewer (Read More)

"Master practitioner Lucas organizes features and functions to make sense in the development environment, and so provides aid and comfort to new users, novices, and those with significant experience alike."
—SciTech Book News, Vol. 32, No.1 - March 2008