Harley Hahn's Guide to Unix and Linux - Softcover

Harley Hahn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071283978 ISBN 13: 9780071283977

Publisher: McGraw Hill Higher Education, 2008

Synopsis

"Harley Hahn's Guide to Unix and Linux" is a modern, comprehensivetext 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 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 bookwalks 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. For additional resources, readers can visit the author’s website at

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About the Author

Harley Hahn has a degree in mathematics and computer science from the University of Waterloo, Canada, and a graduate degree in computer science from the University of California at San Diego. Before becoming a professional writer and the author of more than two dozen books, Harley studied medicine at the University of Toronto. When Harley is not writing, he reads a lot, paints, plays the piano and gives advice to anyone who will listen.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw Hill Higher Education
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0071283978
• ISBN 13: 9780071283977
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 832