--- product_id: 48556760 title: "How Linux Works: What Every Superuser Should Know" price: "€ 66.31" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/48556760-how-linux-works-what-every-superuser-should-know store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # How Linux Works: What Every Superuser Should Know **Price:** € 66.31 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** How Linux Works: What Every Superuser Should Know - **How much does it cost?** € 66.31 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/48556760-how-linux-works-what-every-superuser-should-know) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Unlike some operating systems, Linux doesn t try to hide the important bits from you it gives you full control of your computer. But to truly master Linux, you need to understand its internals, like how the system boots, how networking works, and what the kernel actually does. In this completely revised second edition of the perennial best seller How Linux Works, author Brian Ward makes the concepts behind Linux internals accessible to anyone curious about the inner workings of the operating system. Inside, you ll find the kind of knowledge that normally comes from years of experience doing things the hard way. You ll learn: How Linux boots, from boot loaders to init implementations (systemd, Upstart, and System V) How the kernel manages devices, device drivers, and processes How networking, interfaces, firewalls, and servers work How development tools work and relate to shared libraries How to write effective shell scripts You ll also explore the kernel and examine key system tasks inside user space, including system calls, input and output, and filesystems. With its combination of background, theory, real-world examples, and patient explanations, How Linux Works will teach you what you need to know to solve pesky problems and take control of your operating system. Review: Very happy. A brilliant resource for someone interested in expanding their Linux knowledge or supplement additional training - Brilliant book. There's no one book for learning Linux, it's something that you will learn over time through use of it. Of all the books I have invested in for either reference or a tutorial resource this book ranks highly amongst them. It gets right into the nitty gritty. You can easily find sections on what you're wanting to look into or read the book cover to cover. I had already a basic understanding of Linux and am taking various courses. The book has been great to get really in-depth with any one part of linux or to supplement some courses you may be taking. A note: The command line is discussed in this book and in no way is brief but "The Linux Command Line" from the same publisher covers every inch of it. Very happy with it and use in regularly for reference and other situations mentioned above. Review: Great book for getting to know the ins and outs ... - Great book for getting to know the ins and outs of how Linux works. Ideal if you are an established techie in the Windows world looking to get to the same proficiency and understanding in the Linux world. I'm a programmer in my spare time (as well as an Electrical Engineer to trade) and so far, this book is extremely well written and very comprehensive in getting the reader (and user - you need to get a linux virtual machine to properly learn certain aspects) to get to grips with the workings of Linux. Get from being able to use Linux to getting to know Linux! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 933,533 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 245 in Linux Distributions 1,066 in Computer Information Systems | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 772 Reviews | ## Images ![How Linux Works: What Every Superuser Should Know - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81yeuNCINTL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very happy. A brilliant resource for someone interested in expanding their Linux knowledge or supplement additional training *by K***N on 4 November 2015* Brilliant book. There's no one book for learning Linux, it's something that you will learn over time through use of it. Of all the books I have invested in for either reference or a tutorial resource this book ranks highly amongst them. It gets right into the nitty gritty. You can easily find sections on what you're wanting to look into or read the book cover to cover. I had already a basic understanding of Linux and am taking various courses. The book has been great to get really in-depth with any one part of linux or to supplement some courses you may be taking. A note: The command line is discussed in this book and in no way is brief but "The Linux Command Line" from the same publisher covers every inch of it. Very happy with it and use in regularly for reference and other situations mentioned above. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book for getting to know the ins and outs ... *by C***Y on 1 June 2015* Great book for getting to know the ins and outs of how Linux works. Ideal if you are an established techie in the Windows world looking to get to the same proficiency and understanding in the Linux world. I'm a programmer in my spare time (as well as an Electrical Engineer to trade) and so far, this book is extremely well written and very comprehensive in getting the reader (and user - you need to get a linux virtual machine to properly learn certain aspects) to get to grips with the workings of Linux. Get from being able to use Linux to getting to know Linux! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Decent but not very deep *by D***E on 29 December 2017* Decent overview but quite a lot of basic info on file systems and structure (i.e. ,not just want superusers should know but what every user should know). ## Frequently Bought Together - How Linux Works, 2nd Edition: What Every Superuser Should Know - The Linux Command Line, 2nd Edition: A Complete Introduction - Linux Command Bible 3e --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/48556760-how-linux-works-what-every-superuser-should-know](https://www.desertcart.at/products/48556760-how-linux-works-what-every-superuser-should-know) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-06-04*