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Unix in a Nutshell, Fourth Edition

By Arnold Robbins
October 2005
Pages: 906
Series: In a Nutshell
ISBN 10: 0-596-10029-9 | ISBN 13: 9780596100292
(Average of 1 Customer Reviews)

Description

This quick reference has been reworked to present you with the current state of Unix. Featuring chapter overviews, in-depth command coverage, and specific examples, it's the perfect supplement for Unix users and programmers. New topics include package management programs, source code management systems, and the Solaris 10, GNU/Linux, and Mac OS X systems.
Full Description

As an open operating system, Unix can be improved on by anyone and everyone: individuals, companies, universities, and more. As a result, the very nature of Unix has been altered over the years by numerous extensions formulated in an assortment of versions. Today, Unix encompasses everything from Sun's Solaris to Apple's Mac OS X and more varieties of Linux than you can easily name.

The latest edition of this bestselling reference brings Unix into the 21st century. It's been reworked to keep current with the broader state of Unix in today's world and highlight the strengths of this operating system in all its various flavors.

Detailing all Unix commands and options, the informative guide provides generous descriptions and examples that put those commands in context. Here are some of the new features you'll find in Unix in a Nutshell, Fourth Edition:

Solaris 10, the latest version of the SVR4-based operating system, GNU/Linux, and Mac OS X
Bash shell (along with the 1988 and 1993 versions of ksh)
tsch shell (instead of the original Berkeley csh)
Package management programs, used for program installation on popular GNU/Linux systems, Solaris and Mac OS X
GNU Emacs Version 21
Introduction to source code management systems
Concurrent versions system
Subversion version control system
GDB debugger

As Unix has progressed, certain commands that were once critical have fallen into disuse. To that end, the book has also dropped material that is no longer relevant, keeping it taut and current.

If you're a Unix user or programmer, you'll recognize the value of this complete, up-to-date Unix reference. With chapter overviews, specific examples, and detailed command.

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A wonderful reference book about Unix OS, November 23 2008

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Submitted by Michael Kim (college student) [Respond | View]

Let me start of by saying that if you are looking for a introductory book about Unix and you have no experience with Unix OS whatsoever, this is not a book for you. If you are new to Unix OS, then you should consider buying the O�Reilly book, Learning the Unix Operating System.

Like the cover page says, this book is a reference book. This book covers GNU/Linux, Mac OS, Solaris, Unix commands, Bash Shells, Korn Shells, package management, emacs editor, and many others that are very useful to Unix programmers, system administrators, and Unix users.

If you are a bit experience with Unix, this book should be a must.

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Media reviews
"…buy this book because it is the quintessential Unix reference covering general Unix commands. The Unix Commands chapter alone is your value…Since the early 90s, this book has resided within my small Unix reference enclave. I think it belongs in yours."
-- Ed Schaefer, UnixReview.com

"...defines what UNIX means in a changing world where there is no standard-bearer...UNIX operating system users simply must have this reference."
-- James Cox, California Bookwatch

"I tend to use this book and the earlier editions a fair amount; I know you can a lot of information through the man or apropos commands, or forums, or on-line pdfs, etc. etc. - but I prefer a book by my side, that holds the keys to the worlds knowledge. This is the 4th edition, and contains just about any command you might ever have to use."
-- Alan Sondheim, Cybermind

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