Linux In A Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference

Ellen Siever

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ISBN 10: 1565925858 ISBN 13: 9781565925854

Published by O'Reilly Media, Cambridge, 1999

Language: English

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O'Reilly Media; 1999; 8.8 X 6.1 X 1.3 Inches; Paperback; Fine; Trade paperback in shiny new condition. Copyright 1999. Promptly shipped in a box. ; 628 Pages; In A Nutshell (O'reilly; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 628 pages.

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Title: Linux In A Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference
Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Cambridge
Publication Date: 1999
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1565925858
ISBN 13: 9781565925854
Binding: Paperback
Edition: Second Edition.
Condition: New
Weight: 2.08 pounds

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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.

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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

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