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diff --git a/content/blog/2023/book-update-1.md b/content/blog/2023/book-update-1.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..18a064f --- /dev/null +++ b/content/blog/2023/book-update-1.md @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +--- +title: "Book Update 1" +categories: blog +abstract: Work commences +date: 2023-11-07T16:27:40+01:00 +draft: false +--- +As I've mentioned in my last previous [posts](posts), I am now working on a "A Newcomers Guide to BSD" book. + +The book will consist of four parts: + +1. Unix history and philosophy +2. General things that you get with BSD +3. High level overview of the most popular BSDs out there +4. Downsides of BSD + +It's easy to find *great* materials for BSD as long as you are an advanced user. +If you are just starting? +Good luck. +Install a random flavor and try to not get insane trying to piece all of this out. +This is the niche I want to cover, a small intro and a way to promote BSD to people who have no idea what it really is. + +The book will be available in print, from something like [Lulu](https://www.lulu.com/). +There will also be an e-book from e-book retailers, maybe even Amazon. + +The book will however be also free to download as PDF, and (if I find a way), in HTML form. +This is my first date with Latex after all :). + +I am currently studying & writing about *UNIX* history, as this is a necessary (and fascinating) introduction. + |