Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:12:51 +0300 From: Manolis Kiagias <sonic2000gr@gmail.com> To: FreeBSD Questions <ml.freebsd.questions@gmail.com> Cc: Gonzalo Nemmi <gnemmi@gmail.com>, freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: The Design and Implementation of the FreeBSD Operating System Message-ID: <48872E53.3070406@gmail.com> In-Reply-To: <10549b080807230512x4e0ec30h7c538e251c54920c@mail.gmail.com> References: <10549b080807220809n3d98be9fte062d83d32d3b1d7@mail.gmail.com> <20080722182314.GA44938@owl.midgard.homeip.net> <200807221806.06544.gnemmi@gmail.com> <10549b080807230512x4e0ec30h7c538e251c54920c@mail.gmail.com>
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FreeBSD Questions wrote: > And what about "Absolute FreeBSD"? It's updated for FreeBSD 7, so I > know it's current. Is it a "good book"? Is it worth the read? How > valuable is its content? (I know I'm asking some very subjective > questions, but if I'm going to spend hundreds of $$$ to build my > library in this area, I'd like at least a couple of opinions about the > books I buy.) > > > Absolute FreeBSD is an excellent book, a must have if you ask me. Excellent tips, very good explanation of how things work, relaxed and easy writing style. You will get a lot out of this book. (Note: it is concentrated on server tasks, you will not get any "X" tips from it) > Personally, I don't think I'd ever buy "The FreeBSD Handbook". It's a > really good resource, but as long as it's actively updated > electronically it's too dynamic to buy a hardcopy. I'd much rather > read it online where I can get the latest revisions. > > Kevin > _______________________________________________ > > True, the handbook is under constant development - and it should be, to match the system I have a printed version, and it is outdated in several sections. I find hardcopies easier to read though.
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