Unix in 24 Hours, Sams Teach Yourself: Covers OS X, Linux, and Solaris, Fifth Edition

Appendix A. Common Unix Questions and Answers

There are hundreds of questions and answers buried in this book, ranging from “What’s the right combination of flags to get a specific command to do something useful?” to “What commands work best in a given situation?” Further, learning Linux or Unix in only 24 one-hour lessons is a difficult task to accomplish, so you wouldn’t be alone if you’re a bit overwhelmed and are hitting the occasional speedbump on your road to becoming a true Unix guru.

That’s why we included this appendix: so you would have quick answers to some of the most common Unix questions. These questions are compiled both from my experience working with Unix neophytes and the many Unix- and Linux-related questions that have been ...