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12 Best Linux Books

Goal: Find the best Linux books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).

Method:

  1. Search for "best linux books" and study the top 5+ pages.
  2. Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
  3. Rank the results neatly here.

12 Best Linux Books

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1

How Linux Works

What Every Superuser Should Know

by Brian Ward

2

Linux for Beginners

An Introduction to the Linux Operating System and Command Line

by Jason Cannon

3

The Linux Command Line

A Complete Introduction

by William Shotts

4

Linux Bible

by Christopher Negus

5

Linux Pocket Guide

Essential Commands

by Daniel J. Barrett

6

UNIX and Linux System Administration Handbook

by Evi Nemeth

7

Linux

The Complete Reference

by Richard Petersen

8

Linux Administration

The Linux Operating System and Command Line Guide for Linux Administrators

by Jason Cannon

9

Linux Administration

A Beginner's Guide

by Wale Soyinka

10

Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible

by Richard Blum

11

Linux Kernel Development

by Robert Love

12

The Linux Programming Interface

A Linux and UNIX System Programming Handbook

by Michael Kerrisk

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Edited by

Richard Reis

Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.

Anurag Ramdasan

Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.

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