Hip Pocket Guide to Unix

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 190 pages
• Published by: John Wiley & Sons Inc. Computers; Spiral edition May 1998
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 076453226X
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0764532269
• Book Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Weighs: 8.8 ounces

Product Review
After an initial thirty pages of Unix basics, such as introductions to the shell and kernel, Hip Pocket Guide to Unix launches into a in-depth glossary of every Unix command. The terms are organized alphabetically, with each command receiving a page or two of explanation and examples. Because it's spiral-bound and pocket-sized, the reader is able to type with both hands while glancing at the book.

The drawback to the Hip Pocket Guide to Unix lies, paradoxically, in the book's strength: the alphabetical layout of commands. If you're unsure of what command will--for example--stop a runaway process, you'd probably spend some time looking through the abbreviated list until you got to "kill." But the alphabetized order of commands also makes it a snap to review commands with a quick page toss and get a grasp on new ones while flipping through the book. For those readers with a general idea of how Unix works, Hip Pocket Guide to Unix provides an expedient alternative to scanning many pages. --Jennifer Buckendorff

Book Description
Find UNIX commands at a glance with the Hip Pocket Guide to UNIX®. There are 96 commands listed alphabetically for quick and easy reference as well as brief descriptions, syntax summaries, real-world examples, and characteristics for each. In addition to being a handy resource, Hip Pocket Guide to UNIX is also a valuable learning aid for budding users. The book includes an overview of UNIX basics, a detailed glossary of terms, and suggested print and online resources.