Learning the UNIX Operating System: A Concise Guide for the New User

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Author: Jerry D. Peek

ISBN-10: 0596002610

ISBN-13: 9780596002619

Category: UNIX

If you are new to Unix, this concise book will tell you just what you need to get started and no more. Unix was one of the first operating systems written in C, a high-level programming language, and its natural portability and low price made it a popular choice among universities. Initially, two main dialects of Unix existed: one produced by AT&T known as System V, and one developed at UC Berkeley and known as BSD. In recent years, many other dialects have been created, including the...

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A handy book for someone just starting with Unix or Linux, and an ideal primer for Mac and PC users of the Internet who need to know a little about Unix on the systems they visit. The most effective introduction to Unix in print, covering Internet usage for email, file transfers, web browsing, and many major and minor updates to help the reader navigate the ever-expanding capabilities of the operating system.

Preface1Getting Started12Using Windows Systems173Using Your Unix Account424File Management665Redirecting I/O876Using the Internet and Other Networks977Multitasking1308Where to Go from Here136Glossary143Index149