Harley Hahn's Guide to Unix and Linux

Harley Hahn's Guide to Unix and Linux

<i>Harley Hahn's Guide to Unix and Linux</i> is a modern, comprehensive <b>text for anyone who wants to learn how to use Unix or Linux. </b> The book is suitable as a primary or secondary textbook for classroom use, as well as for readers who want to teach themselves. The text covers all the basic concepts and tools Unix/Linux users need to master: Unix vs Linux, GUIs, the command line interface, the online manual, syntax, the shell, standard I/O and redirection, pipes and filters, vi, the Unix file system, and job control.<p>Hahn offers a thoroughly readable approach to teaching Unix & Linux by emphasizing core ideas and carefully explaining unfamiliar terminology. The book <b>walks readers through Unix & Linux systems from the very beginning, assuming no prior knowledge and laying out material in a logical, straightforward manner.</b> An experienced author, Hahn writes in a clear, engaging, and student-friendly style, resulting in a text that is both easy and entertaining to read. <b>Motivating pedagogy, such as €œWhat€s in a Name?€ boxes and highlighted Hints </b>provide readers with interesting background and helpful tips. For additional resources, readers can visit the author€s website at www.mhhe.com/harleyhahn