Introduction to Unix and Linux - Hardcover

John Muster

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9780072227963: Introduction to Unix and Linux

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0072227966 ISBN 13: 9780072227963

Ideal for students with little or no computer experience, this essential learning tool is filled with fundamental skill-building exercises, hands-on tutorials, and clear explanations.

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From the Back Cover:

Essential IT Skills for On-the-Job Success

Includes Student Edition of Red Hat Linux on CD-ROM

John Muster, leading UNIX and Linux Curriculum Developer and Instructor at the University of California Berkeley Extension, will teach you how to use UNIX and Linux through clear presentation of the concepts, hands-on tutorials and exercises, illustrations, chapter reviews, and more. This classroom-tested resource covers all the essential features of UNIX and Linux and allows you to learn by applying your skills to real-world scenarios.

Inside this book, you will learn to:

Log on to a UNIX/Linux system
Run programs to obtain system and user information
Create and execute shell scripts
Use the visual editor (vi)
Use multiple utilities in scripts
Create and change directories
Specify instructions to the shell
Set and use permissions for files and directories
Control user processes
Manage, print, and archive large files
Access and tour graphical desktops
Administer a Linux PC system

In each chapter, you'll find:

Learning objectives
Skills-check sections
Hands-on tutorials
Fundamental skill-building exercises
Illustrations and figures
Chapter self-tests
End-of-chapter summaries, quizzes, and projects

About the Author:

John Muster teaches and conducts educational development at the Educational Center of Silicon Valley, the University of California’s Extension Division, where he was given the Honored Teacher Award. In addition to teaching and multimedia development, he consults and teaches for clients in industry, government, and universities across the globe. His undergraduate and graduate education took place at Otterbein College, The Ohio State University, and the University of California, Berkeley.

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