If you are new to UNIX, this concise introduction will tell you just what you need to get started and no more. Why wade through a 600-page book when you can begin working productively in a matter of minutes? It's an ideal primer for Mac and PC users of the Internet who need to know a little bit about UNIX on the systems they visit. This book is the most effective introduction to UNIX in print. The fourth edition covers the highlights of the Linux operating system. It's a handy book for someone just starting with UNIX or Linux, as well as someone who encounters a UNIX system on the Internet. And it now includes a quick-reference card. Topics covered include:

• Linux operating system highlights

• Logging in and logging out

• Window systems (especially X/Motif)

• Managing UNIX files and directories

• Sending and receiving mail

• Redirecting input/output

• Pipes and filters

• Background processing

• Basic network commandsv

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Average Amazon.com® Rating:  Based on 44 Ratings

Excellent Beginner Book! - 2007-03-20
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I didn't know anything about Unix at all. After reading the reviews here, I decided on this book. It's for beginners like me. After finishing the book and practicing the exercises, I believe that I'm ready to go to the next level. And I didn't need any over-priced DVDs to go with it (and neither do you!)

Good stuff to start with - 2007-04-12
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This book is a great book to start-up on your Unix commands. The examples re-iterate their meaning and I think this book is a great start to the world of Unix.

The X Win discussion though I thought could have been at the end of the book instead of the beginning.

Perfect for Linux beginners - 2009-06-20
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This book is absolutely perfect for Linux beginners who are yet to become familiar with the command line environment. I got this book when I was a college freshman, and even now, when I am in grad school, I often find myself going through it for a quick reference.

However, if you are looking for a deep detailed UNIX guide, then this would not serve your purpose.

I wouldn't if I were you - 2008-09-15
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This was an optional text for an Intro Unix/Linux course. I am so glad the required book is a lot better than this one. Some of the code samples are in the paragraphs and it is hard to tell what is text and what is a unix command. If I only had this text, I doubt I could get through the class. It provides no new information.

Learnin Unix Op Sys - 2007-05-07
Reviewer Rating:
Excellent program - I just decided that I would not be able to use Linux while in school

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