Introduction To UNIX/Linux (Paperback)

Description

Introduction to UNIX provides the necessary background and knowledge to become familiar with the UNIX/Linux environment and understand how to use its potential. For educational institutions, the book is designed to present a broad and thorough UNIX background for courses taken by students in computer, business, engineering, mathematics, education, and other majors. The book is also intended to assist the individual who wishes to learn UNIX independently by supplying them with all of the basic information on how to use UNIX and its functions.Anyonewith any version of UNIX will find this book helpful as many of the concepts covered are universal and apply to all UNIX/Linux systems. The book explores many significant topics including creating and editing files as well as generating and developing professional-looking typeset documents. In addition, the book covers programming related topics such as writing code to process files and provide a convenient way for users to accomplish tasks, and how to build, run, debug, measure, and analyze performance of C++ programs.Written in an easy-to-follow manner, Introduction to UNIX is the essential guide for the student looking to learn more about the UNIX system or the individual who wants to make the transition to UNIX.

 

• Teaches students the basics of how to use the UNIX/Linux environment and its functions
• Covers topics such as installation considerations, general use and navigation tips and references, text editing, text formatting, shell script programming, using C++, and basic maintenance such as account setup, account configuration, installing and updating software and system modules
• Provides review questions for each chapter
• Includes a companion CD-ROM with example files and directory structures, a variety of Latex and graphic files, and example programs for the reader to follow along with from the book

Table of Contents

Introduction of UNIX/Linux; Chapter 1: Getting Started in UNIX; Chapter 2: File and Directory (Folder)Management; Chapter 3: Program Management; Chapter 4: Text Editing; Chapter 5: Text Formatting:Creating and Viewing Typeset Documents; Chapter 6: Shell Script Programming; Chapter 7: Programming with C++; Chapter 8: Installing a UNIX/Linux System; Chapter 9: Basic Maintenance; Appendix: About the CD-ROM; Index