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Overview of Linux's uses
Besides the Linux distributions designed for general-purpose use on desktops and servers, distributions may be specialized for different purposes including computer architecture support, embedded systems, stability, security, localization to a specific region or language, targeting of specific user groups, support for real-time applications, or commitment to a given desktop environment. Furthermore, some distributions deliberately include only free software. Wikipedia →
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- Read the overview: Linux range of useA 5-minute orientation
- Pick up a classic book: Apache CookbookThe most-reprinted book on the subject
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đź“š Books worth reading
Apache CookbookKen Coar, Rich Bowen · 2003
Learning PHP, MySQL & JavaScriptRobin Nixon · 2009
Automate the Boring Stuff with PythonAl Sweigart · 2015
ElasticSearch cookbookAlberto Paro · 2013
Understanding Computers Today and TomorrowDeborah Morley · 2003
MongoDB and PHPSteve Francia · 2012
SQL in easy stepsMike McGrath · 2005
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