Reddit reviews Linux For Dummies, 9th Edition

hello. i would like to bring a voice of reason to this thread by pointing out 5 key points.

1. CM is a MEDIUM RP SERVER, i play a lot on aurora and goon, i would not apply aurora rules to goon, i would get called a nerd and murdered by a antag, likewise i would not apply goon rules to aurora, i would get banned, same goes for cm, people like cm for the new and innovative game play it brings, if it did not have it's rules it would devolve into hippie with aliums.
   
   
2. every ss13 server is a FREE GAME, HOSTED AT NO COST TO YOU, RUN BY VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE JOBS, AND PAID FOR BY THE HOST, apop in this case.
   
   
3. while the cm staff can sometimes be shit, they are just trying to do their jobs, in a game where within 10 seconds everybody can have 3 shot kill guns, things can become a shit storm quickly, this leads to burnout, which leads to sometimes bad staff, remember, we are all human. this guy hosts tg station and also is a systems admin and programmer
   
   
4. while cm can be a bit of a admin circlejerk, so can other servers, but the shit they have to deal with is HORRIBLE, mass shootings rivaling a 5 star rampage in gta, shitty players who are probably 12, a basic shitfest, so of course the admins will be in a shitty mood, if you had to deal with this you would be moody too.
   
   
5. apop may be shitty, but he owns cm, if you want to start your own cm then hit the books, i have outlined some reading material for you: https://tgstation13.org/wiki/Guide_to_mapping https://tgstation13.org/wiki/Understanding_SS13_code https://tgstation13.org/wiki/SS13_for_experienced_programmers https://tgstation13.org/wiki/Binary_flags https://tgstation13.org/wiki/Coding_Standards https://tgstation13.org/wiki/Downloading_the_source_code https://tgstation13.org/wiki/Guide_to_spriting http://teaching.monster.com/benefits/articles/8761-22-tips-for-teaching-students-with-autism-spectrum-disorders http://www.notredameonline.com/resources/leadership-and-management/what-makes-an-effective-leader/#.V4JCiO2VvBc https://www.amazon.com/Linux-Dummies-9th-Richard-Blum/dp/0470467010 https://archive.org/stream/pdfy-ctmgtzCGP1mwqGTu/tgStation13%20Admin%20Guide%20V1.1_djvu.txt
   https://tgstation13.org/wiki/Starter_guide_to_admin_tools
   
   i rest my case.

What distro did you get, just curious.

They best way to learn linux is to use it. Google basic linux terminal commands and practice them. Don't be afraid to fiddle and mess up your computer, backing up data with linux is easy as all your personal files are in the /home directory. So if you need to reinstall no big deal.

You could also look into https://certification.comptia.org/certifications/linux Its not free but taking a class towards that will give you a lot of knowledge.

Another option is getting a book on the subject such as https://www.amazon.com/Linux-Dummies-9th-Richard-Blum/dp/0470467010

But as your using linux if you cannot figure out how to do something, google it. This is how I learned linux and how I still look up stuff I don't know. http://askubuntu.com/ is also a great source of information.

Linux for Dummies :
http://www.amazon.com/Linux-Dummies-9th-Richard-Blum/dp/0470467010/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1309646611&sr=8-4

Oreilly's "Running Linux" is a little old (2005) but will cover the basics, most of which haven't changed in over ten years.

http://oreilly.com/catalog/9780596007607/

https://www.amazon.com/Linux-Dummies-9th-Richard-Blum/dp/0470467010

https://www.amazon.com/Linux-Beginners-Introduction-Operating-Command/dp/1496145097

https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Ubuntu-Beginners-Guide-Using/dp/1530586356

https://www.amazon.com/Linux-Pocket-Guide-Daniel-Barrett/dp/1449316697

There are hundreds and hundreds of similar books. My local public library has about a dozen.