Old (2000) Peter Norton books still Worthwhile?

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The discussion centers around the value of purchasing older Peter Norton books on Linux, Java, and PC repair for $3 each. The consensus suggests that these books are likely outdated and may not provide relevant information for current technologies. They may only be useful for those working with older operating systems or machines. The general sentiment is to avoid acquiring them unless there is a specific need for reference on legacy systems.
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Hi,
I saw a couple of Peter Norton books: Linux , Java, How to Repair PCs on sale, for about $3 each. Are they still, being this old, worthwhile as a reference, and in general to learn those topics, or are the books likely outdated? Fortunately I can afford the ~ $10 for the three books, but I prefer not to end up with dead weight in my place.
 
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Those books are pretty old. I don’t think you’ll find anything interesting there unless you’re playing with a machine that still runs the OS they are based on.
 
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