Harley Hahn's guide to Unix and Linux / Harley Hahn.

Includes indexes.

Harley Hahn's Guide to Unix and Linux is a modern, comprehensive text for anyone who wants to learn how to use Unix or Linux. The book is suitable as a primary or secondary textbook for classroom use, as well as for readers who want to teach themselves. The text covers all the basic concepts and tools Unix/Linux users need to master: Unix vs Linux, GUIs, the command line interface, the online manual, syntax, the shell, standard I/O and redirection, pipes and filters, vi, the Unix file system, and job control. Hahn offers a thoroughly readable approach to teaching Unix and Linux by emphasizing core ideas and carefully explaining unfamiliar terminology. The book walks readers through Unix and Linux systems from the very beginning, assuming no prior knowledge and laying out material in a logical, straightforward manner. An experienced author, Hahn writes in a clear, engaging, and student-friendly style, resulting in a text that is both easy and entertaining to read. Motivating pedagogy, such as “Whats in a Name?” boxes and highlighted Hints provide readers with interesting background and helpful tips. For additional resources, readers can visit the authors website at www.mhhe.com/harleyhahn

Introduction to Unix -- What is Unix? What is Linux? -- The Unix Connection -- Starting to Use Unix -- GUIs: Graphical Users Interfaces -- The Unix Work Environment -- Using the Keyboard with Unix -- Programs to Use Right Away -- Documentation: The Unix Manual and Info -- Command Syntax -- The Shell -- Using the Shell: Variables and Option -- Using the Shell: Commands and Customization -- Using the Shell: Initialization Files -- Standard I/O, Redirection, and Pipes -- Filters: Introduction and Basic Operations -- Filters: Comparing and Extracting -- Filters: Counting and Formatting -- Filters: Selecting, Sorting, Combining, and Changing -- Regular Expressions -- Displaying Files -- The vi Text Editor -- The Unix Filesystem -- Working with Directories -- Working with Files -- Processes and Job Control.

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