Linux in a Nutshell: a Desktop Quick Reference

Ellen Siever,Jessica Perry Hekman

ISBN 10: 1565925858 / ISBN 13: 9781565925854

Published by O'Reilly 01/01/1999, 1999

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Linux in a Nutshell: a Desktop Quick Reference
• Publisher: O'Reilly 01/01/1999
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565925858
• ISBN 13: 9781565925854
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Linux in a Nutshell covers the core commands available on common Linux distributions. This isn't a scaled-down quick reference of common commands, but a complete reference containing all user, programming, administration, and networking commands. New material in the second edition includes popular LILO and Loadlin programs used for dual-booting, a Perl quick-reference, and RCS/CVS source control commands. Contents include:

• Commands with complete lists of options
• Shell syntax for the bash, and tcsh shells
• Pattern matching
• emacs, vi, and ex editing commands
• sed and gawk commands
• A Perl quick-ref
• LILO and Loadlin options

A must for any Linux user, this book gives you everything you need for day-to-day tasks. Also covers a wide range of GNU tools for UNIX users who have GNU versions of standard UNIX tools.

Review

Linux in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference is a 612-page command and program reference guide for this red-hot Unix derivative. While Linux couldn't be easier to get--it's a free download from the Web--clear and concise documentation is key to successful application.

Linux in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference is only a minimal introduction to this remarkable operating system; the book's real strength lies in the simple alphabetical table of Linux commands that runs for more than 150 pages. Each command is documented with its various switches including occasional examples and brief overviews of especially interesting commands. Author Ellen Siever dedicates a section of the book to covering three common shell programs for Linux: bash, csh, and tcsh. In the short introduction to shells, Siever lists the commands that are common to all three as well as those that differ. This is followed by individual references for each.

Coverage of the Emacs, ex, sed, and vi programs and command sets comprise the material on Linux text editors. The gawk scripting language is also represented, as well as sections detailing programming commands and the RCS and CVS file-versioning programs. The book also covers Perl, system administration commands, and dual booting.

While Linux can be lots of fun, no one should dive in ill equipped. Using Linux in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference will help you navigate this OS safely. --Stephen Plain