Unix® in Plain English

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 379 pages
• Published by: M&T Books; Third Edition edition January 1999
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0764570110
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0764570117
• Book Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Weighs: 1 pounds

Product Review
A dictionary-like alphabetical list of Unix commands, Unix in Plain English, Second Edition, features a handy cross-reference that you can use to translate MS-DOS commands into their Unix equivalents.

The book is designed to remedy the problem of looking up one of Unix's cryptically named commands in an alphabetical list, which is often impossible unless you know which command does what you want. (After all, who would guess that xv displays image files?) That's why Reichard and Foster-Johnson have divided this book into sections, each containing a particular family of commands, such as printing commands, graphic commands, and Internet commands. Each command's name appears next to a brief description of what it does.

The reference also includes a "wish list" of tasks that people might want to accomplish in Unix, such as, "Change a file's date to the current date." Each wish appears next to the appropriate command. Assuming that many Unix newbies have experience with MS-DOS systems, there's also a table that lists every DOS 6.0 command and its Unix equivalent.

This book is an great choice for the new Unix user who knows what requirements to be done, but is frustrated by Unix's seemingly arcane command set. Sometimes the options tables are hard to read, but altogether, this is a fine book. --David Wall --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Library Journal
There must be thousands of UNIX commands. Their sheer number befuddle even the most adventurous computer users. The authors present a useful solution to this dilemma by putting together a collection of frequently used UNIX commands in one handy place. The commands are categorized into eight groups-general purpose, file manipulation, text editing, printing, communication, system administration, shell, and the ever-important ftp (file transfer protocal). Once you've digested this organization scheme and understand where you're most likely to find an explanation for a command, this book becomes a breeze to use. For those who have moved beyond a UNIX-induced catatonic terror, this will become a well-thumbed tome.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Reader Reviews
This book is well written, well configured and is the course material I use to teach Unix. This book is a must have for the new to nearly new sysadmin type person. I actually wore mine out. Thanks for writing such a clear and concise book. Comment | | (Report this)