{"product_id":"learning-the-unix-operating-system-a-concise-guide-for-the-new-user-paperback","title":"Learning the Unix Operating System: A Concise Guide for the New User - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJerry Peek\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGrace Todino\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJohn Strang\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are new to Unix, this concise book will tell you just what you need to get started and no more. Unix was one of the first operating systems written in C, a high-level programming language, and its natural portability and low price made it a popular choice among universities. Initially, two main dialects of Unix existed: one produced by AT\u0026amp;T known as System V, and one developed at UC Berkeley and known as BSD. In recent years, many other dialects have been created, including the highly popular Linux operating system and the new Mac OS X (a derivative of BSD). \u003ci\u003eLearning the Unix Operating System\u003c\/i\u003e is a handy book for someone just starting with Unix or Linux, and it's an ideal primer for Mac and PC users of the Internet who need to know a little about Unix on the systems they visit. The fifth edition is the most effective introduction to Unix in print, covering Internet usage for email, file transfers, web browsing, and many major and minor updates to help the reader navigate the ever-expanding capabilities of the operating system: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn response to the popularity of Linux, the book now focuses on the popular bash shell preferred by most Linux users. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSince the release of the fourth edition, the Internet and its many functions has become part of most computer user's lives. A new chapter explains how to use ftp, pine for mail, and offers useful knowledge on how to surf the web. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eToday everyone is concerned about security. With this in mind, the author has included tips throughout the text on security basics, especially in the Internet and networking sections. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e The book includes a completely updated quick reference card to make it easier for the reader to access the key functions of the command line.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eis a long time user of the Unix operating system. He has acted as a Unix consultant, courseware developer, and instructor. He is one of the originating authors of Unix Power Tools and the author of Learning the Unix Operating System by O'Reilly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Strang now finds himself \"a consumer--rather than a producer of Nutshells.\" He is currently a diagnostic radiologist (MD) at Stanford University. He is married to a pediatrician, Susie, and they have two children, Katie and Alex. John enjoys hiking, bicycling, and dabbling in other sciences. He plans to use his experience as an author at ORA to write his own book on radiology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 174\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.46 x 8.98 x 6.32 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 27, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761776361760,"sku":"9780596002619","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d0a23f4c0fe48850ad443c4db9c0c187.webp?v=1780212459","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/learning-the-unix-operating-system-a-concise-guide-for-the-new-user-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}