UNIX: The Complete Reference

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This expansive resource covers every aspect of UNIX--the fast-growing, open-source operating system. All existing chapters have been revised to provide the most cutting-edge coverage ofthe latest versions of UNIX. It provides step-by-step instructions on how to install and configure UNIX on a PC or Mac and use all the powerful tools and utilities. The book includes up-to-date examples, new features, and advanced options.

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Ken Rosen is a distinguished author of textbooks in computer science and mathematics. Douglas Host has more than 29 years' experience working on computing and network projects. Rachel Klee is a computer science teacher and UNIX expert. James Farber is a member of the technical staff at Avaya. Richard Rosinski is vice president of professional services at VoiceGenie Technologies. Table of Contents PART I – BASICS FOR LINUX/UNIX (revised) Chapter 1. Background (revised) Chapter 2. Getting Started (revised) Chapter 3. Working with Files and Directories (revised) Chapter 4. Working with Shells and Enhanced Shells (revised) Chapter 5. Text Editing (revised) Chapter 6. The Desktop: GNOME (new) Chapter 7. CDE and other Desktops (new) PART II – USER NETWORKING Chapter 8. Electronic Mail (revised) Chapter 9. TCP/IP and other Basic Networking Protocols (revised) Chapter 10. Using the Internet (revised) PART III – SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION Chapter 11. Processes and Scheduling (revised) Chapter 12. Security and Authentication (revised) Chapter 13. Basic System Administration (revised) Chapter 14. Advanced System Administration (revised) PART IV – NETWORK ADMINISTRATION Chapter 15. Clients and Servers (revised) Chapter 16. Administering the Network (revised) Chapter 17. Using UNIX and Windows Together: SAMBA and other Integration Tools (revised) PART V - TOOLS Chapter 18. Filters and Utilities (revised) Chapter 19. Shell Programming (revised) Chapter 20. awk and sed (revised) Chapter 21. Perl (revised) Chapter 22. Python and PHP (new) Chapter 23. Developing Applications (revised) Chapter 24. Overview of Java (revised) PART VI – ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS Chatper 25. UNIX Applications and Middleware (revised) Chatper 26. Databases (new) PART VII – APPENDICES APPENDIX A. HOW TO FIND OUT MORE (revised) APPENDIX B. COMMAND SUMMARIES(revised