Unix for Dummies Quick Reference

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 208 pages
• Published by: Hungry Minds Inc; 3rd Sprl edition January 12, 1998
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0764503014
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0764503016
• Book Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Weighs: 9.6 ounces

From Library Journal
Quick Reference is a follow-up to the authors' popular UNIX for Dummies, providing easy access to UNIX queries in a convenient format. Seven parts describe ever so succinctly basic UNIX commands, motif, text editors, mail, networking, and the shell. Each command is defined in English, displayed in UNIX format with options and their functions, explained by example, and, finally, discussed in further detail relative to other commands. If you aren't ready for an encyclopedia of UNIX commands as a dust collector near your terminal, consider this book as your best guide to the complexities of UNIX linguistics.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Book Description
Not even the nerdiest of wireheads could memorize all the commands, operators, switches, and other cryptic items that make up the UNIX operating system. Fortunately, no one has to. UNIX For Dummies Quick Reference, 3rd Edition, now completely updated, offers fast access to the UNIX language's many powerful features, along with ready-to-use tips on everything from customizing your shell environment to using such Internet applications as Pine and Netscape 4. Lose your fear of vi and emacs, find your way around the Internet, and use the most popular Windows managers -- all without having to slog through a manual. Plus, because UNIX For Dummies Quick Reference, 3rd Edition, has a comb binding, you will not have to struggle to hold the book open while typing and moving your mouse!

Reader Reviews
This review is from: UNIX for Dummies Quick Reference (Plastic Comb) Ok guys this book isn't bad. It is very descriptive and well written. The problem is there's much of water, long blah-blah-blah and so on. It takes too long to start and then looOOoong leaps from one real problem to another. But it is "for dummy" book it supposed to be like that with all explanations back to the beginning. I have found here on Amazon training Linux and UNIX for a beginner training suite, 4DVDs + 2CDs includes 4 Unix Academy Certifications ed.2008. It is very cool one, straight to the subject, very useful. I coupled this book with DVD and I believe I learned more then my friend who attended $2000 class. This book is good , but DVD is DVD, it is like you have class at home. This book is very useful though. When you start with UNIX it is like starting with violin:you have to practice every day and this book paired with the DVD gives much of what you will ever need. Comment | | (Report this)