Hey thanks for posting here.  If you have been in linux for years thats cool. To be honest, I dont think your choice of books has much value. To be blunt, I think that book is weak!
 
 I love linux with my entire heart but it doesn't always answer your needs unless you can program.  Linux only comes to fruition to those that can tweak and change things. Its the ultimate "hackers" OS. 
 
 Wine is really a drink to get you inspired, not much of a simulator.  If anyone wants to pay me, I will be happy to convert windows apps to linux.   I was a bit surpised that cain and able never came out for linux, but oh well. The idea is if you are hacking windows, there is an advantage with a windows app.  Well, sorry I never believed that but oh well. There is nothing similar and I suppose thats one more reason to dual boot. Damn you Bill Gates! Your best bet is to collect as many linux apps as possible and try to go from there.

What this will do? Do you think this is the right solution?