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Unix and Linux: Visual QuickStart Guide (Visual QuickStart Guides)by Deborah S. Ray
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:With Unix, 4th Edition: Visual QuickStart Guide, readers can start from the beginning to get a tour of the Unix operating system, or look up specific tasks to learn just what they need to know. This task-based, visual reference guide uses step-by-step instructions and plenty of screenshots, and includes three years worth of new material based on the latest Unix developments. This reference guide details all Unix commands and options along with tips that put those commands in context. Leading Unix authorities Deborah S. Ray and Eric J. Ray leverage their expertise as technical writers and working in the industry (Sun Microsystems) as they take readers step-by-step through the most common Unix commands and options.
Book News Annotation:In this update of the 2006 tutorial/reference, the Rays focus on the most common commands of the closely-related UNIX and Linux operating systems. They present tips for getting started in and working efficiently in any flavor of UNIX/Linux. The guide includes a UNIX reference on commands and flags to parallel the book, a bonus chapter ("Compiling and Installing Your Own Software") downloadable from the publisher's website, and trial access to an online edition. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
About the AuthorDeborah S. Ray and Eric J. Ray are syndicated columnists and consultants. In addition, Deborah publishes TECHWR-L, a Web site for technical writers, and Eric is a senior technical writer for Sun Microsystems. The authors of many books on computers and computing systems, the Rays have received several awards from the Society of Technical Communications, including an International Distinguished Technical Communication award and an International Excellence award.
Table of ContentsIntroduction
Chapter 1: Getting Started with Unix Chapter 2: Using Directories and Files Chapter 3: Working with Your Shell Chapter 4: Creating and Editing Files Chapter 5: Controlling Ownership and Permissions Chapter 6: Manipulating Files Chapter 7: Getting Information Chapter 8: Configuring Your Unix Environment Chapter 9: Running Scripts and Programs Chapter 10: Writing Basic Scripts Chapter 11: Sending and Reading E-mail Chapter 12: Accessing the Internet Chapter 13: Working with Encoded and Compressed Files Chapter 14: Using Handy Utilities Chapter 15: Being Root Chapter 16: Sensational Unix Tricks Appendix A: Unix Reference Appendix B: What’s What and What’s Where Appendix C: Commands and Flags Index What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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