Command-Line Manipulation (Linux in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition) Essential System Management (Running Linux) Running a Linux system is not unlike riding and taking care of a motorcycle.[21] Many motorcycle hobbyists prefer caring for their own equipment--routinely cleaning the points, replacing worn-out parts, and so forth.
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What is it, where did it come from, how do you start Python programs etc. Then it continues with the basic principles of how Python works. Python's basis differs quite a bit from other popular languages and the book makes the differences easy to understand. It then continues to the actual programming syntax.