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Unix and Linux by Eric J. Ray

Unix and Linux

Visual Quickstart Guide

Eric J. Ray, Deborah S. Ray

Pearson Education · Print & ebook · July 13, 2014

In this updated edition, authors Deborah and Eric Ray use crystal-clear instructions and friendly prose to introduce you to all of today's Unix essentials.

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Who it’s for
Start with Unix essentials, then work through files, shell use, environment setup, and scripts.
Themes
Unix commands and concepts, File and directory management, Shell use and scripting
Genres
UNIX Systems, Linux Systems, Linux & UNIX Admin

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In this updated edition, authors Deborah and Eric Ray use crystal-clear instructions and friendly prose to introduce you to all of today's Unix essentials. You’ll find the information you need to get started with the operating system and learn the most common Unix commands and concepts so that Unix can do the hard work for you. After mastering the basics of Unix, you’ll move on to how to use directories and files, work with a shell, and create and edit files.

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You’ll then learn how to manipulate files, configure a Unix environment, and run–and even write–scripts. Throughout the book–from logging in to being root–the authors offer essential coverage of Unix.

Unix Essentials

Start with Unix essentials, then work through files, shell use, environment setup, and scripts.

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  • Common Unix commands and concepts
  • Directories, files, and shell use

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  • Instructions for creating and editing files
  • Coverage of running and writing scripts

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UNIX Systems88%
Linux & UNIX Admin71%
Linux Systems65%

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Publisher categories

  • UNIX Systems
  • IT Certification Guides
Authors
Eric J. Ray, Deborah S. Ray
Publisher
Pearson Education
Published
July 13, 2014
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Unix commands and concepts · File and directory management · Shell use and scripting
Reading lane
UNIX Systems