UNIX Shell Programming - Softcover

Arthur, Lowell Jay

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471518212 ISBN 13: 9780471518211

Publisher: Wiley, 1990

Synopsis

UNIX power users and programmers will be guided through the intricacies of writing efficient and effective UNIX shells. If you are planning to customize your UNIX environment with the latest techniques in shell scripting, this hands-on guide is essential for you. Included is complete coverage of the emerging IEEE standard for UNIX shell programming, up-to-the-minute data on facilitating windowing, systems documentation, desktop publishing, and hypermedia within the UNIX environment, many helpful real-world examples of UNIX shell scripts, and all aspects of shell commands, syntax, and control structures.

About this title

From the Publisher

Thoroughly updated this expanded edition will improve productivity and save time for power users. Features the latest data on the popular Bourne, C and Korn Shells. Explains how to maximize the power of UNIX through Shell programming, create software tools to simplify routine work and step behind the facade of the Graphical User Interface (GUI) to tap the potency of UNIX and Shell. Includes more substantial introductory material, an expanded Shell tutorial and a complete reference section.

From the Back Cover

Harness the power of shells . . . for the Internet and beyond

Completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in Internet and business applications, UNIX Shell Programming, Fourth Edition provides comprehensive coverage of Bourne, Korn, C, and BASH shells. Using a specially developed three-step process, this invaluable guide takes you through the entire universe of UNIX shell, from simple commands and programming to the world of software developers and system administrators.

Using this comprehensive book, you'll be able to choose the shell that's right for you -whatever your needs or background.

UNIX Shell Programming, Fourth Edition gives you:
* Practical guidance on how to create CGI scripts, object warehouses, and reuse catalogs
* Everything on shell extensions for management of distributed environments
* A special shell reference appendix containing real-life examples that you can use right now

Visit the book's companion Web site at www.wiley.com/compbooks/unixshell

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0471518212
• ISBN 13: 9780471518211
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 288