Linux Basics for Hackers: Getting Started with Networking, Scripting, and Security in Kali

Perfect book for the beginners. Easy to to go through.

I know that there are many good reviews for this book already and that I will be lost in the shuffle. However, I would like to give you my opinion. The book is not three inches thick. I dont have time to read a three-inch book. The book moves along at a great pace with just the right level of detail. If I want more detail on a subject, Ive got the internet at my disposal. The book is not a tutorial. You can turn to any chapter and get instant value. Ive been coding for 37 years. I hate tutorial books. I dont want to follow some tedious example for two-thirds of a book. I want the flexibility to learn at my own pace and learn subjects in the sequence I choose. The book says hackers and Kali but it is not. I wanted to learn enough Linux quickly in order to find my way around and be productive on that operating system. This book gave me that. I use Ubuntu desktop and server.

What the title says

The book is essential for new Linux users. Yes, it provides excellent knowledge on using Linux for everyday tasks as well as for beginning hackers. Undoubtedly a wonderful starting point for new users using a new database component for this type of software.

My copy of this (Linux Basics for Hackers) book just arrived. I was going to wait for my bedtime to start reading; but knowing it was written by OTW, I knew it would be an awesome book so I started reading right away. As far as I can remember, I dont recall having ever written a review for any Amazon-purchased product. I am almost at the end of the first chapter and had to stop to review this book now. As I was reading the first chapter, I stopped and quickly scanned the rest of the book because right from chapter one, he starts teaching you the basics of Linux while simultaneously making you practice those newly-learned skills specifically for hacking. I started noticing that pattern in the first chapter and scanned the rest of the book. I noticed that the teach and immediately practice hacking format is repeated all throughout the book. I am loving this book so far and highly recommend it to any aspiring Cybersecurity Specialist/ hacker. I believe that this is a must-read!!!

It’s a great book for beginners and tier two geeks such as myself. I’m working towards God level Nerd. Anyhow you’ll learn the basics of bash scripting, and all of the sorts. I like it enough to consider purchasing this guys other books. I’m a ten year IT pro, studying cybersecurity btw ; )

I really liked this book and it was a great read, not too long, not too short, it was the perfect amount. Coming from a programming background and already knowing a bit of linux, I found the chapters to be quite informative and well presented, and will take you anywhere from 15 to 35 minutes approx, many here have said that the book will not teach hacking, and thats half true, it will teach you all the basics of linux and some bash and python scripting, and in my opinion thats enough, you will never be able to hack by reading a book, but this book will give you all you need to get started in your journey. My only critique of this book is that the python scripting chapter is a little on the smaller side, having had experience in python programming, I didnt have a problem, but an absolute beginner to the world of infotech might have some difficulty.

This book is really great. I was having trouble understanding some concepts from Tryhackme so I got this book. After, I was able to better understand Linux. I highly recommend it. I have taken Linux Udemy courses before but I really like how the author went into great detail.

This book is a must for all Linux users pro or beginner!

Indeed one of the best books I have bought for Linux starters.