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9780131194496

UNIX Unbounded A Beginning Approach

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    9780131194496

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    0131194496

  • Edition: 5th
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2007-04-19
  • Publisher: Pearson

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Summary

This handbook uses straightforward examples to introduce the UNIX operating system, including its historical development, major versions, and important features. It covers the topics necessary for users to function independently and handle routine tasks, giving readers a foundation for exploring more advanced UNIX topics.Builds knowledge with a general explanation of concepts and topics, followed by more detailed and complex commands and examples as the chapter progresses. Explains the importance of the operating system and explores its primary functions. Includes a new chapter on the Emacs editor as an alternative to the vi editor.For those interested in learning more about the UNIX operating system.

Table of Contents

Contents
Note: Each chapter concludes with Review Exercises
First Thing First
Introduction
Computers: An Overview
Computer Hardware
Process Operation
What Is Software
The Unix Operating System
Introduction
Other Unix Systems
Overview Of The Unix Operating System
Unix Features
Getting Started
Establishing Contact With Unix
Getting Help
Correcting Typing Mistakes
Using Shells And Utilities
More About Logging-In Process
Command Summary
Terminal Session
The Vi Editor: First Look
What Is An Editor
The Vi Editor
Basic Vi Editor Commands
Memory Buffers
Command Summary
Terminal Session
Introduction To The Unix File System
Disk Organization
File Types Under Unix
All About Directories
Directory Commands
Displaying Files Contents
Printing Files Contents
Deleting Files
Command Summary
Terminal Session
The Vi Editor: Last Look
More About The Vi Editor
Rearranging Text
Scope Of The Vi Operators
Using Buffers In Vi
The Cursor Positioning Keys
Customizing The Vi Editor
The Last Of The Great Vi Commands 6 (Alternative): The Emacs Editor

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