Linux Made Easy

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5/5 stars: "Over the past few years I have tried a lot of various Linux flavors and I must say that this title by Rickford Grant has been a real pleasure to read."
—Huntsville New Technology Users, August 19, 2006 (Read more)

"It's a comforting and super helpful read, and is a real confidence builder. And, it contains the Xandros distro!"
—Free Software Magazine, March 28, 2006 (Read more)

“A must have for every public library [and]…your personal library, as well.”
—Linux Librarian, January 23, 2006 (Read more)

Reprint of Q&A with Rickford Grant originally published in LinuxWorld
—Sys-Con Deutschland, December 8, 2005 (Read more)

"Provides a useful safety net for readers who might be uncomfortable switching operating systems."
—Newsforge, December 12, 2005 (Read more)

"For Windows users who want to explore Linux for every day use, this is the most practical text I have seen."
—PC Update (Australia), October 2005 (Read more)

"As Linux introductory manuals go, this one is straightforward, detailed, and honestly stands a good chance of actually being quite helpful to its target market."
—AVN Online, December 2005 (Read more)

"After explaining why this flavor is his prime choice, Grant covers its features, hardware considerations, and an application for those suffering withdrawal from Windows."
—Book News, December 2005 (Read more)

Link to MadPenguin review posted
—Tux Machines, November 8, 2005 (Read more)

"Does a great job in a rather non-geeky way of showing how Linux is set up."
—MacCompanion, October 2005 (Read more)

Mentioned in article, "Which Linux OS is best?":
"Of note is that there is a book out called Linux Made Easy, by Rickford Grant, which is based on Xandros and comes with a covermounted disk. I've tried this version and found it fine with my setup.
—Bangkok Post, October 19, 2005 (Read more)

Q&A with author Rickford Grant
—LinuxWorld, October 2005 (Read more)

"Newbie Heaven: As a teacher, Rickford has a natural talent for anticipating when and how a newbie will goof up. Rather than let you goof up, he give you tips for avoiding the goof up in the first place."
—Mad Penguin, November 7, 2005 (Read more)

"Pick up a copy and go for it.... This is the book that should have been called Linux for Non-Geeks."
—SW Indiana PC Users Group, December 2005 (Read more)

"What makes Linux Made Easy an especially valuable book is the friendly writing style combined with a large number of useful tips and tricks, many of which can be used on any distribution, not just Xandros."
—DistroWatch, September 19, 2005 (Read more)

"Quite easy for the new Linux user to understand."
—GNUMan.com, October 24, 2005 (Read more)

"One of the most user friendly books on working with the Linux desktop around."
—Midwest Book Review, October 2005 (Read more)

Book reviewed, not posted online
—Linux User & Developer, November 2005 (Go to magazine)

"Even having used Linux for as long as I have, I did learn a fair bit about some of the applications. For a beginner, particularly if you are using Xandros, this is definitely a 'must have.'"
—Linux Magazine, December 2005 (Read more)

"A fine choice if you're new to Linux."
—PC World, September 27, 2005 (Read more)

Highly recommended: "Rickford Grant captures an energy and enthusiasm for Xandros Linux (and Linux in general) that is clearly instructive, enlightening and enthusiastically energetic."
—Kickstart News, September 2005(Read more)

"In this interesting article, Rickford Grant, author of Linux Made Easy introduces his book and explains the rationale behind it."
—DesktopLinux.com, September 27, 2005 (Read more)

"A must have for every public library."
—Linux Librarian, September 25, 2005 (Read more)

"Readers with only basic experience will learn how to do everything on their Linux machine that they are used to doing with Windows—perhaps even more."
—Planet Utica, September 22, 2005 (Read more)

"If you're needing to get started with Linux (either through desperation or sheer annoyance with alternatives), then you probably need to just go ahead and grab that beer and settle in with a copy of Linux Made Easy."
—Blogcritics, September 14, 2005 (Read more)
Also: Read Part 2 of the review

"One of the most user friendly books on working with the Linux desktop around."
—Readers Preference, (Read more)

"It’s a good book and a good flavor of Linux."
—National syndicated column on Linux choices in Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, September 14, 2005 (Read more)

Q&A with author Rickford Grant
—XYZ Computing, September 14, 2005 (Read more)

Part of article on suggestions for those switching to Linux, plus links to his earlier review/interview
—Computerworld, September 8, 2005 (Read more)

"A great way to get installed and get comfortable using Linux in everyday life."
—InfoWorld, September 7, 2005 (Read more)

Book excerpt posted
—Linux.com, September 1, 2005 (Read more)

Book mentioned on blog
—Linux Librarian, August 15, 2005 (Read more)

Mentioned meeting Rickford Grant, Xandros, and book at LinuxWorld Expo
—KDE Developer Journal, August 14, 2005 (Read more)

"Incredibly easy to read while containing a lot of information. Even for a long-time Linux user there’s a lot that can be learned... The choice and range of topics is also a massive bonus."
—Writer’s Perspective, July 21, 2005 (Full review), plus an interview with the author posted here

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