Unix Shell Programming - Softcover

Arthur, Lowell J.

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9780471839002: Unix Shell Programming

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Fatbrain Review Revised and updated coverage of the Bourne, Korn, C, and BASH shells, includes Internet and business application scripting. Guides you from simple shell scripts for novices, to advanced scripting for administrators. Covers shell fundamentals, commands, decisions, and repetition, then leads you through user shell programming and structuring concepts. Shows how to prototype and reuse shells. Discusses shell database and system integration, reliability and portability issues, administrative and maintenance duties. Good logically-organized tutorial that first teaches basic skills of shell scripting, then shows how to use these newly acquired skills in productive applications.

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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.

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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

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ISBN 10:  0471518204 ISBN 13:  9780471518204
Publisher: Wiley, 1990
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