Below I’ll give you my selections for the best Linux books by a few categories. I will cover these and other great books more in depth later.
1. How Linux Works, 2nd Edition: What Every Superuser Should Know (2014)
Unlike some operating systems, Linux doesn’t try to hide the important bits from you—it gives you full control of your computer. But to truly master Linux, you need to understand its internals, like how the system boots, how networking works, and what the kernel actually does.In this completely revised second edition of the perennial best seller How Linux Works, author Brian Ward makes the concepts behind Linux internals accessible to anyone curious about the inner workings of the operating system. Inside, you’ll find the kind of knowledge…
2. Linux Bible (2015)
Linux Bible, 9th Edition is the ultimate hands-on Linux user guide, whether you’re a true beginner or a more advanced user navigating recent changes. This updated ninth edition covers the latest versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 (RHEL 7), Fedora 21, and Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, and includes new information on cloud computing and development with guidance on Openstack and Cloudforms. With a focus on RHEL 7, this practical guide gets you up to speed quickly on the new enhancements for enterprise-quality file systems, the new boot process and…
3. The Linux Command Line, 2nd Edition: A Complete Introduction (2019)
The Linux Command Line takes you from your very first terminal keystrokes to writing full programs in Bash, the most popular Linux shell (or command line). Along the way you’ll learn the timeless skills handed down by generations of experienced, mouse-shunning gurus: file navigation, environment configuration, command chaining, pattern matching with regular expressions, and more.In addition to that practical knowledge, author William Shotts reveals the philosophy behind these tools and the rich heritage that your desktop Linux machine has inherited from Unix supercomputers of…
4. Linux Pocket Guide: Essential Commands (2016)
If you use Linux in your day-to-day work, this popular pocket guide is the perfect on-the-job reference. The third edition features new commands for processing image files and audio files, running and killing programs, reading and modifying the system clipboard, and manipulating PDF files, as well as other commands requested by readers. You’ll also find powerful command-line idioms you might not be familiar with, such as process substitution and piping into bash.Linux Pocket Guide provides an organized learning path to help you gain mastery of the most useful and important commands. Whether you’re a…
5. Linux Basics for Hackers: Getting Started with Networking, Scripting, and Security in Kali (2018)
If you’re getting started along the exciting path of hacking, cybersecurity, and pentesting, Linux Basics for Hackers is an excellent first step. Using Kali Linux, an advanced penetration testing distribution of Linux, you’ll learn the basics of using the Linux operating system and acquire the tools and techniques you’ll need to take control of a Linux environment.First, you’ll learn how to install Kali on a virtual machine and get an introduction to basic Linux concepts. Next, you’ll tackle broader Linux topics like manipulating text, controlling file and directory…
6. CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide: Exam XK0-004 (2019)
This is your one-stop resource for complete coverage of Exam XK0-004, covering 100% of all exam objectives. You’ll prepare for the exam smarter and faster with Sybex thanks to superior content including, assessment tests that check exam readiness, objective map, real-world scenarios, hands-on exercises, key topic exam essentials, and challenging chapter review questions. Linux is a UNIX-based operating system originally created by Linus Torvalds with the help of developers around the world. Developed under the GNU General Public License,…
7. UNIX and Linux System Administration Handbook (5th Edition) (2017)
“As an author, editor, and publisher, I never paid much attention to the competition—except in a few cases. This is one of those cases. The UNIX System Administration Handbook is one of the few books we ever measured ourselves against.” —Tim O’Reilly, founder of O’Reilly Media “This edition is for those whose systems live in the cloud or in virtualized data centers; those whose administrative work largely takes the form of automation and configuration source code; those who collaborate closely with developers, network engineers, compliance officers, and all the…
8. Linux All-In-One For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) (2018)
Inside, over 800 pages of Linux topics are organized into eight task-oriented mini books that help you understand all aspects of the latest OS distributions of the most popular open-source operating system in use today. Topics include getting up and running with basics, desktops, networking, internet services, administration, security, scripting, Linux certification, and more. This new edition of Linux All-in-One For Dummies has a unique focus on Ubuntu, while still including coverage of Debian, Red Hat, SuSE, and others. The market is…
9. Linux: Linux For Beginners Guide To Learn Linux Command Line, Linux Operating System And Linux Commands (2017)
Do You Want To Master The Linux Operating System? Would You Like To Start Leveraging The Command Line System Fast and Easily?Yes, if you’ve ever dabbled with Linux, even if you have no programming experience, then this book will provide the basis and tools you need to become successful with Linux Operating System!Linux is, without a doubt, the best and most often used operating system that is open-source. In “Linux: Linux For Beginners Guide to Learn Linux Command Line, Linux Operating System And Linux Commands”, the author provides proven steps and strategies on…
10. Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible, 3rd Edition (2015)
Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible is your essential Linux guide. With detailed instruction and abundant examples, this book teaches you how to bypass the graphical interface and communicate directly with your computer, saving time and expanding capability. This third edition incorporates thirty pages of new functional examples that are fully updated to align with the latest Linux features. Beginning with command line fundamentals, the book moves into shell scripting and shows you the practical application of commands in automating frequently performed functions. This guide…
11. Kali Linux: Comprehensive Beginners Guide to Learn Kali Linux Step by Step (2019)
Become an expert in Kali Linux within no time! Do you want to learn about Kali Linux? Do you want to improve your knowledge about advanced security protocols? However, you aren’t sure where to begin? Does all the information available online seem overwhelming and quite complicated? If yes, then this is the perfect book for you. This book is a beginner’s guide to learn Kali Linux. Armed with the information given in this book, you can use Kali Linux quite easily and become an expert in it within no time. Kali Linux is believed to be amongst the best open-source…
12. A Practical Guide to Linux Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming (4th Edition) (2017)
“First Sobell taught people how to use Linux . . . now he teaches you the power of Linux. A must-have book for anyone who wants to take Linux to the next level.” –Jon “maddog” Hall, Executive Director, Linux International For use with all popular versions of Linux, including Ubuntu,™ Fedora,™ openSUSE,™ Red Hat,® Debian, Mageia, Mint, Arch, CentOS, and macOS Linux is today’s dominant Internet server platform. System administrators and Web developers need deep Linux fluency, including expert knowledge of shells and the command line. This is the…
13. Linux Kernel Development (3rd Edition) (2010)
Linux Kernel Development details the design and implementation of the Linux kernel, presenting the content in a manner that is beneficial to those writing and developing kernel code, as well as to programmers seeking to better understand the operating system and become more efficient and productive in their coding. The book details the major subsystems and features of the Linux kernel, including its design, implementation, and interfaces. It covers the Linux kernel with both a practical and theoretical eye, which should appeal to readers with a variety of interests and needs. The author, a core kernel…
Best Linux Books You Should Enjoy
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Kali Linux Hacking: A Complete Step by Step Guide to Learn the Fundamentals of Cyber Security, Hacking, and Penetration Testing. Includes Valuable Basic Networking Concepts
Author(s): Ethem Mining
Publisher: Independently published, Year: 6 Dec 2019, Size: 3 Mb, Download: epub
ID: 2451912
Gentoo Linux AMD 64 Installation, compiled by Futuramerlin 2 June 2016
Author(s): Gentoo; compiled by Futuramerlin
Publisher: Futuramerlin, Year: 2June2016, Size: 10 Mb, Download: epub
ID: 1510611
Computing with the Raspberry Pi: Command Line and GUI Linux
Author(s): Brian Schell
Publisher: Apress, Year: 2020, Size: 7 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2429435
Using and Administering Linux: Volume 1: Zero to SysAdmin: Getting Started
Author(s): David Both
Publisher: Apress, Year: 2020, Size: 16 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2450338
Using and Administering Linux: Volume 2: Zero to SysAdmin: Advanced Topics
Author(s): David Both
Publisher: Apress, Year: 2020, Size: 10 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2450340
Using and Administering Linux: Volume 3: Zero to SysAdmin: Network Services
Author(s): David Both
Publisher: Apress, Year: 2020, Size: 8 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2450360
Visual Studio Code Distilled: Evolved Code Editing for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Author(s): Alessandro Del Sole
Publisher: Apress, Year: 2019 [2018], Size: 8 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2290599
Please note that this booklist is not errorless. Some books are truly hot items according to The New York Times, others are drafted by unknown authors. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant links you could recommend? Drop a comment if you have any feedback on the list.