This book/CD-ROM package offers 24 one-hour lessons on installing, optimizing, and personalizing Linux. Explains differences between Linux distributors and how to make the best choice between them, and shows how to connect to the Internet and configure a system to distribute mail and news messages. The CD-ROM contains Linux-Mandrake 7.1 GPL Edition. The authors are trainers in the computer industry, and have authored or co-authored several Linux books. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)