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OpenBSD Book Suggestions
An anonymous reader writes "An OpenBSD book is being written and the author is looking for content suggestions to include in the book. It would be nice if the slashdot community suggested a bit or two. ;)"
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As an avid OpenBSD user, I've thought (for sometime now) that an OpenBSD book would be fantastic! The existing documentation for OpenBSD is already very thorough, however, it can be a little daunting for newbies to the OS. Parts of the install process (particularly file system creation) are a little difficult to understand at first (yet quite simple and efficiient once understood). Also, the fact that there is no GUI makes it somewhat difficult for newbies to get "into it". So, basically, I'd work on making a good introduction for new users or those new to UNIX-like OS's altogether.
Also, I've often thought other ancillary things could be covered as well to make the book (like OpenBSD itself) more of a "computer security" book that uses OpenBSD (arguably the most secure OS available) as its central focus. These topics could include OpenSSH, OpenSSL, the (further) hardening of OpenBSD (yes, that's right, even OpenBSD can be "hardened"), how OpenBSD integrates encryption, creating VPN tunnels between OpenBSD boxes, etc.
Just my 2 cents.
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Don't you usually come up with the content before you decide to write a book?
I think it should cover the difference between OpenBSD and Linux, since many people are switching from Linux to OpenBSD, nor?
Also only advanced subjects should be covered, for most users already have experience in an unix-like environment.
I personally would like to see ALTQ expatiated.
Ahremm. You want slashdotters to contribute to this book ?? I thought this would be a serious book.