Book review: How Linux Works
Ok, so you are a Linux user or a power user. The question then is what does it take to become a valid, omnipotent, root-enabled superuser? One potential answer is read the book How Linux Works, by Brian Ward and published by No Starch Press, by the last word of the last chapter you may or may not have been transformed, a wizard waiting to be born.
A superuser requires a consistent knowledge level across a wide array of topics. When I first started with Linux (I believe my first serious paid efforts were around ’94/’95), I learnt much by doing and interacting with the command line prompt. However, this method leaves you open to gaps in your knowledge. You may understand IPtables for firewalling, but do you necessarily have fine control over consistent packaging or accurate placement of binaries under the correct directory structure. Brain Ward’s well written commentary definitely covers all the necessary bases.
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