UNIX Shell Programming

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Sams, 2003 - Computers - 437 pages

Unix Shell Programming is a tutorial aimed at helping Unix and Linux users get optimal performance out of their operating out of their operating system. It shows them how to take control of their systems and work efficiently by harnessing the power of the shell to solve common problems. The reader learns everything he or she needs to know to customize the way a Unix system responds.

The vast majority of Unix users utilize the Korn shell or some variant of the Bourne shell, such as bash. Three are covered in the third edition of Unix Shell Programming. It begins with a generalized tutorial of Unix and tools and then moves into detailed coverage of shell programming.

Topics covered include: regular expressions, the kernel and the utilities, command files, parameters, manipulating text filters, understanding and debugging shell scripts, creating and utilizing variables, tools, processes, and customizing the shell.

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Contents

Introduction
1
What Is the Shell?
41
Tools of the Trade
53
Copyright

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Stephen G. Kochan,Patrick Wood
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Bibliographic information

TitleUNIX Shell Programming
Hayden books UNIX system library
Kaleidoscope Series
AuthorsStephen G. Kochan, Patrick H. Wood
Edition3, revised
PublisherSams, 2003
ISBN0672324903, 9780672324901
Length437 pages
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