[scott_s]

Probably not. It's a walkthrough of how the Linux kernel is implemented, both in terms of design ideas and the code itself. They assume you already know operating systems basics.

I could be wrong, as I've also never read it cover-to-cover; I always dive into it when I specific questions about how things work. I've never read it from the perspective of how well it teaches OS concepts. But if you're interested, and you think you will remain interested in the future, then there's no harm in getting the book now. As you learn more, you'll be able to understand more.