Amir Afzal, Strayer University

Published July, 1999 by Prentice Hall Career & Technology

Copyright 2000, 429 pp.
Paper
ISBN 0-13-020030-1

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For undergraduate, introductory/ intermediate-level courses in UNIX Operating Systems. May also be useful in Computer Operating System and C Language Under UNIX courses. A true text/tutorial—rather than an operating system manual or UNIX reference—this volume covers the necessary topics for the UNIX user to function independently and perform most of the everyday, routine tasks, and develops a firm foundation for exploring more advanced topics. To ensure that students develop a solid understanding—and appreciation—of where UNIX fits into to the operating system mix, it covers operating system concepts in general before focusing on UNIX and the UNIX environment.




NEW—Coverage of several new commands—e.g., tar and FTP commands.
Textbook format, rather than a technical/reference or a self-learning manual.

• Guides students step-by-step through the material, assuming no previous knowledge of the subject.

Coverage presented in clear, concise, visually-supported segments.

• Enhances readability and comprehension and offers a ready reference at the computer.

UNIX screen simulations.

• Offers visual representations of topics under discussion.

Step-by-step practice examples—Throughout each chapter.

• Helps students practice commands with confidence and better understand the complexities of the system.

In-chapter pedagogy—Opens chapters with fundamental explanations of concepts and topics, and closes with questions and review.

• Provides students with structured study/review tools to help them master all chapter concepts before moving on to new material.

Terminal exercises—In each chapter.

• Provides students with practical applications focused on the specific topics being covered.

A reference section for specific commands—At the end of each chapter. Also provides a comprehensive tabulated reference guide at the end of the book.

1. First Things First.
2. The UNIX Operating System.
3. Getting Started.
4. The vi Editor: First Look.
5. Introduction To The UNIX File System.
6. The vi Editor: Last Look.
7. The UNIX File System Continued.
8. Exploring the Shell.
9. UNIX Communication.
10. Program Development.
11. shell Programming.
12. shell Scripts: Writing Applications.
13. Farewell to UNIX.
Appendix A: Command Index.
Appendix B: Command Index by Category.
Appendix C: Command Summary.
Appendix D: Summary of vi Commands.
Appendix E: The ASCII Table.
Appendix F: Reference Books.
Index.

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