Who This Book Is For
Before you start this book, you need to be aware that I have two primary goals in
mind as I write:
?– To help you prepare for and pass the Linux+ exam offered by CompTIA.
?– To provide you with the extra skills and knowledge you need to be successful
on the job after you are certified.
Essentially, when we??™re done here I want you to be able to do more than just
recite facts. I want you to be able to walk the walk and talk the talk. I want you to be
able to actually do the job once hired.
To accomplish this, we??™re going to focus heavily on the core Linux knowledge
and skills in this book required by the Linux+ certification. That means you need
to already have a strong computing background before starting. You need to have a
strong set of basic computer skills, such as:
?– Knowing how to power your system off and on
?– Knowing how to use a mouse and keyboard
?– Knowing how to use end-user applications, such as word processors,
spreadsheets, Web browsers, and e-mail clients
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In addition to these skills, you also need to be very familiar with computer
hardware and basic networking concepts and technologies. As we progress through
this book, I??™ll try to provide background information where needed, but I??™m going
to assume that you already know your stuff with PC hardware and computer
networking.
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