Guide to UNIX Using Linux, International Edition

Description

Written with a clear, straightforward writing style and packed with step-by-step projects for direct, hands-on learning, Guide to UNIX Using Linux, International Edition is the perfect resource for learning UNIX and Linux from the ground up. Through the use of practical examples, end-of-chapter reviews, and interactive exercises, novice users are transformed into confident UNIX/Linux users who can employ utilities, master files, manage and query data, create scripts, access a network or the Internet, and navigate popular user interfaces and software. The updated 4th edition incorporates coverage of the latest versions of UNIX and Linux, including new versions of Red Hat, Fedora, SUSE, and Uuntu Linux. A new chapter has also been added to cover basic networking utilities, and several other chapters have been expanded to include additional information on the KDE and GNOME desktops, as well as coverage of the popular OpenOffice.org office suite. With a strong focus on universal UNIX and Linux commands that are transferable to all versions of Linux, this book is a "must-have" for anyone seeking to develop their knowledge of these systems.

Michael Palmer, Ph.D., is an industry consultant and educator who has written numerous networking and operating systems books, including best-selling books about Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Server systems and UNIX(R)/Linux(R). He is president of CertQuick, which provides computer and networking consulting services, technical authoring services, and computer science curriculum development for schools. Dr. Palmer has worked for 30 years in higher education and industry as an instructor, professor, systems and networking specialist, technical manager, department head, and consultant. He holds bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

1: The Essence of UNIX and Linux. 2: Exploring the UNIX/Linux File Systems and File Security. 3: Mastering Editors. 4: UNIX/Linux File Processing. 5: Advanced File Processing. 6: Introduction to Shell Script Programming. 7: Advanced Shell Programming. 8: Exploring the UNIX/Linux Utilities. 9: Perl and CGI Programming. 10: Developing UNIX/Linux Applications in C and C++. 11: The X Window System. Appendix A: How to Access a UNIX/Linux Operating System. Appendix B: Syntax Guide to UNIX/Linux Commands. Appendix C: How to Install Fedora and How to Use the Knoppix CD. Appendix D: UNIX/Linux Variants. Appendix E: UNIX/Linux Security: Network and Internet Connectivity. Glossary.