Linux is a wise choice for many home and business users. It is powerful, as

stable as any commercial operating system, secure, and best of all, it is open

source. One of the biggest deciding factors on whether to use Linux at home

or at work can be service and support. Thousands of volunteers from around

the world develop Linux so it is not always clear whom to turn to when

something goes wrong.

There is a wealth of resources for Linux users to turn to when things go wrong,

unlike proprietary operating systems. These include sophisticated debugging

tools, access to the thousands of volunteers that develop Linux, and, of course,

the Linux source code itself. Making the most of these resources is called 'selfservice'

and is the main topic covered by this book.