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Teaching myself Unix - Need websites and other pointers

Hi, I am new to Unix. I've started with a book "Unix for Dummies".

Please help, any websites with extensive amount of practice exercises are needed. I need to practice! Also I would appreciate any books that are good for beginners. Thanks to all!

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