I had a similar experience. My first copy of linux was the RedHat 7 distro that came with "Linux for Dummies", and it cost $20. At the time I didn't have a CD burner or a good connection, so it made sense.
It was also nice to have the book, even if it didn't make me much better than being a Dummy.
It was also nice to have the book, even if it didn't make me much better than being a Dummy.