Unix for Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger: Visual QuickPro Guide (2nd...

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 552 pages
• Published by: Peachpit Press
• Edition: 2nd Edition October 2, 2005
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0321246683
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0321246684
• Book Dimensions: 9 x 6.9 x 1.3 inches
• Weighs: 1.9 pounds

Book Description
 As Unix spreads its tentacles across users' desktops, more and more Mac users are starting to pop the hood and learn about the operating system that's at the root of it all. And there's no better way to conquer that fear than by consulting this Visual QuickPro Guide. Matisse Enzer, who wrote the first edition of this book, Unix for Mac OS X: Visual QuickPro Guide has completely updated this guide to reflect all that's new in Tiger's version of Unix. Readers will learn everything they need to know to make sense of the commands and technical jargon surrounding Unix. In the process they'll find out about useful utilities, editing and printing files, security, and more--all through simple, step-by-step instructions that break the learning process into manageable chunks. Throughout, users will find plenty of the tips and visual references that have become the hallmark of Peachpit's popular Visual QuickPro Guides. Unix for Mac OS X 10.4: Visual QuickPro Guide is perfect for any Mac user interested in learning about the Unix operating system.

About The Author
Matisse Enzer has been helping people build all manner of things since the mid 1970's as a game designer, political organizer, union carpenter, architecture student, general building contractor, customer support manager at the WELL, and since 1994, as an Internet consultant. His web site is www.Matisse.net. Matisse lives in San Francisco and Black Rock City, Nevada.

Reader Reviews
I loved the first edition of this book, but was thrilled when the updated version was released. (The original book was written before Mac OS X adopted the bash shell by default, so many of the examples were out of whack with later releases of the OS). I use this as my primary Unix reference at work - where we do not use Macs! It is a comprehensive and easy reference. I recommend this and O'Reilly's Learning Perl as the two best books (especially if you have a Mac at home) to build your professional Unix chops quickly. Comment | | (Report this)