Preparing for Linux+ certification means finding a study guide that actually walks through the exam objectives. For that, the search surfaces two Very Good trade paperback copies of Jason Eckert's Linux+ Guide to Linux Certification, separated by just 40 cents. Both share the same ISBN, 9781418837211, same author, same condition, and same trade paperback format. The decision comes down to how much the listing wording and that 40-cent gap matter to you.
Quick verdict
Choose the lower-priced listing if a lower listed price matters most and you're comfortable with a Very Good used book. Choose the higher-priced listing if seeing Paperback - VERY GOOD directly in the title is worth the extra 40 cents.
At a glance
| Consideration | Lower-priced listing | Higher-priced listing |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 6.71 | USD 7.11 |
| Price bar | ||
| Author | Jason Eckert | Jason Eckert |
| ISBN | 9781418837211 | 9781418837211 |
| Condition | Very Good | Very Good |
| Format | Trade Paperback | Trade Paperback |
Where each listing wins
- The lower-priced listing wins on price: it carries the same ISBN, author, condition, and format while costing less. It also lists item weight (43.3 oz) and item length (9.1 in) among its attributes.
- The higher-priced listing wins on title clarity: its product title explicitly reads Paperback - VERY GOOD. The listing's description also states the item is in very good condition and cautions that textbooks may not include supplemental items such as CDs or access codes.
Product notes
Linux+ Guide to Linux Certification (Test Preparation
The USD 6.71 listing is the cheaper of the two Very Good trade paperbacks and the natural default if you want the same Jason Eckert book for the lower listed price. It has the same ISBN and the same trade paperback format as the other copy, and it adds a little more physical detail: item weight 43.3 oz and item length 9.1 in. The description does note that images are stock photographs, that the product may differ from what is shown, and that the copy may show normal use or light wear along with possible limited notes or markings. If you are okay with a typical Very Good used book, this listing is the economical match.
Linux+ Guide to Linux Certification (Test Preparation) - Paperback - VERY GOOD
The USD 7.11 listing is only 40 cents more, but its title spells out Paperback - VERY GOOD before you even open it. That is convenient while scanning exam certification prep results. The author, ISBN, condition, and format match the cheaper listing, so you are looking at the same study guide. The listing's description includes an honest caveat: textbooks may not include supplemental items such as CDs or access codes. If those extras matter to your study plan, this listing tells you not to assume they will be included; if you prefer the title to state the condition, this is the listing to pick.
Final choice by use case
For most exam prep shoppers, the lower-priced listing is the straightforward buy: same author, same ISBN, same Very Good condition, same trade paperback format, at a lower listed price. Choose the higher-priced listing when the extra wording in the title feels worth it, or when you want the direct Paperback - VERY GOOD cue before opening the listing.
