Unix for Mac: Your Visual Blueprint to Maximixing the Foundation of Mac OS X (Visual Read Less, Learn More) - Softcover

Henry-Stocker, Sandra; Bartlett, Kynn

 
9780764537301: Unix for Mac: Your Visual Blueprint to Maximixing the Foundation of Mac OS X (Visual Read Less, Learn More)

Synopsis

* Mac OS X combines the Unix power developers need with Mac's ease of use, offering a unique combination of technical elements with enhanced performance, compatibility, and usability<br> * Shows readers how to use the Terminal application and the command interface, and explores the many Unix applications using step-by-step screen shots<br> * Readers will learn how to manage, create, edit, and transfer files; configure the Unix environment; navigate permissions, directories and files; run Unix utilities; and configure and run the Apache Web server

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From the Back Cover

Welcome to the only guidebook series that takes a visual approach to professional-level computer topics. Open the book and you’ll discover step-by-step screen shots that demonstrate over 160 key Unix tasks you can do on Mac OS X, including:

  • Using the terminal application
  • Navigating the file system
  • Working with pico, vi, and emacs text editors
  • Customizing the shell
  • Writing shell scripts
  • Sharing files between computers
  • Using system administration commands
  • Installing and using Internet applications
  • Running the X Window System
  • Developing new Unix applications

Productivity tools and much more on CD-ROM!

  • OpenOffice.org, a free office productivity software suite
  • Gimp, a GNU image manipulation program
  • XFree86 to run X Window System applications
  • Plus a searchable e-version of the book

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