The second edition of this book continues its balance as an introductory UNIX textbook and a reference. It begins with a Unix quick start and then tours the UNIX applications interface, guiding the student though operating system utilities including process, file storage, and I/O management. This unique organization combined with additional coverage of UNIX software development tools and a quick-reference command in the introduction benefits the beginning student as well as the skilled UNIX user in demand of a solid reference text.
UNIX: The Textbook assumes that the reader has no background in UNIX. This book tours the UNIX applications interface, guiding the student through operating system utilities including process, file, storage, and I/O management. Using this approach, students quickly learn to navigate the applications interface while broadening their understanding of operating system principles. This unique organization combined with additional coverage of UNIX software development tools and a quick-reference command appendix benefits the beginning student as well as the skilled UNIX user in demand of a solid reference text.
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