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| OverviewIf you are new to UNIX, this concise introduction will tell
you just what you need to get started and no more. The
fourth edition covers the Linux operating system and is an
ideal primer for someone just starting with UNIX or Linux,
as well as for Mac and PC users who encounter a UNIX system
over the Internet. This classic book, still selling well
long after most other intros to UNIX have bitten the dust,
now includes a quick-reference card. Editorial ReviewsAmazon.comPart basic primer, part reference guide, this slim volume will make your life with UNIX much simpler. This book is specifically designed for those who are new to UNIX and contains neither introductory-level condescension nor advanced-level gibberish. Well-indexed and clearly mapped, Learning the UNIX Operating System will show you how to use and manage files and get your e-mail as well as how to perform more advanced tasks, such as redirecting standard input/output and multitasking your processes. Those new to the UNIX world will appreciate its concise presentation, and those reasonably familiar with UNIX will learn many new shortcuts, tricks, and tools. --Jennifer Buckendorff | Product DescriptionIf you are new to UNIX, this concise introduction will tell you just what you need to get started and no more. Why wade through a 600-page book when you can begin working productively in a matter of minutes? It's an ideal primer for Mac and PC users of the Internet who need to know a little bit about UNIX on the systems they visit. This book is the most effective introduction to UNIX in print. The fourth edition covers the highlights of the Linux operating system. It's a handy book for someone just starting with UNIX or Linux, as well as someone who encounters a UNIX system on the Internet. And it now includes a quick-reference card. Topics covered include: - Linux operating system highlights
- Logging in and logging out
- Window systems (especially X/Motif)
- Managing UNIX files and directories
- Sending and receiving mail
- Redirecting input/output
- Pipes and filters
- Background processing
- Basic network commandsv
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Reader Reviews From Amazon (Ranked by 'Helpfulness') Average Customer Rating: based on 42 reviews. Learnin Unix Op Sys, 2007-05-07 Reviewer rating: Excellent program - I just decided that I would not be able to use Linux while in school | Good stuff to start with, 2007-04-12 Reviewer rating: This book is a great book to start-up on your Unix commands. The examples re-iterate their meaning and I think this book is a great start to the world of Unix.
The X Win discussion though I thought could have been at the end of the book instead of the beginning. | Excellent Beginner Book!, 2007-03-21 Reviewer rating: I didn't know anything about Unix at all. After reading the reviews here, I decided on this book. It's for beginners like me. After finishing the book and practicing the exercises, I believe that I'm ready to go to the next level. And I didn't need any over-priced DVDs to go with it (and neither do you!) | Great Introduction Book!!, 2007-03-06 Reviewer rating: As someone who has only worked with Windows, the thought of needing to learn UNIX was daunting at first. I knew the power of the command prompt from the days of DOS, and needed somewhere to get a strong foothold. This book is an excellent place for newbies of UNIX to begin. It takes what any and every user will need and explains just enough to get simple jobs done. It leaves each topic explaining that there is much more, but that is beyond the scope of this book. O'Reilly set out to make a beginner's guide, and that is what you should expect. Advanced users will be bored, but that isn't who this book is aimed at. Doubled with "UNIX in a Nutshell", I have been able to find just what I need to get off to a good start. Highly Recommended!!!! | There are better reference books out there, 2006-11-10 Reviewer rating: I found this book nominally useful. I have found better references that give an easier way to learn UNIX and aren't such a drag to read. It is OK if you need a cross reference, but to understand and learn the system keep looking. I suggest UNIX Power Tools by Power, Peek, O'Reilly & Loukides. |
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