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Harley Hahn's Guide to Unix and Linux

By (author) Harley Hahn






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Harley Hahn's Guide to Unix and Linux is a modern, comprehensive text for anyone who wants to learn how to use Unix or Linux. The book is suitable as a primary or secondary textbook for classroom use, as well as for readers who want to teach themselves. The text covers all the basic concepts and tools Unix/Linux users need to master such as: Unix vs Linux, GUIs, the command line interface, the online manual, syntax, the shell, standard I/O and redirection, pipes and filters, vi and Emacs, the Unix file system, and job control.Hahn offers a thoroughly readable approach to teaching Unix & Linux by emphasizing core ideas and carefully explaining unfamiliar terminology. The book walks readers through Unix & Linux systems from the very beginning, assuming no prior knowledge, and laying out material in a logical, straightforward manner. An experienced author, Hahn writes in a clear, engaging, and student-friendly style, resulting in a text that is both easy and entertaining to read. Motivating pedagogy, such as What's in a Name? boxes and highlighted Hints provide readers with interesting background and helpful tips.

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Publisher | McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Published date | 1 Apr 2008
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Format | Paperback
Pages | 832
Dimensions | 231 x 185 x 35mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 1347g
ISBN | 978-0-0712-8397-7
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BISAC | computers / operating systems / general


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