The Korn Shell: Unix & Linux Programming Manual (Addison-Wesley Object Technology Series) - Softcover

Olczak, Anatole

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0201675234 ISBN 13: 9780201675238

Publisher: Addison Wesley, 2000

Synopsis

This manual seeks to provide hands-on advice and technical tips on how to use the Korn Shell features effectively, to customize the Unix/Linux environment, and write, test and debug Korn Shell scripts. It contains hundreds of examples plus complete ready to run sample scripts.

About this title

About the Author

Anatole Olczak

has over 10 years' experience programming and working with Unix operating systems. He founded the ASP consulting group and is now a Vice President for Connaissance Consulting.

From the Back Cover

 If you are a Unix or Linux Shell programmer, this book will provide you with the practical advice and technical tips you will need in order to become proficient in all aspects of the Korn Shell and enhance your programming skills. From basic introductory concepts through to advanced programming techniques, you will learn how to:

• Customize your Unix and Linux environments

• Write and debug Korn Shell scripts

• Fine-tune Korn Shell scripts for faster execution

 Illustrated throughout with expansive sample programs and easy-to-apply examples, plus complete ready-to-run scripts, this book will prove an indispensable guide and technical reference for the Korn Shell. NEW! Chapter on pdksh, the public domain Korn Shell for Linux NEW! Appendices of Pdksh quick reference and Man Page NEW! CD containing pdksh source code and evaluation of U/WIN commands 

Reader comment from the second edition:

"This is the best Korn Shell book I've seen. I presently have at least five different books on Shell programming in Unix. I actually was able to read this book cover to cover AND am able to use this as a reference...I found this book to be very complete."

John A. Siegel, Solution Engineer, Pershing, a Division of Donaldson Lufkin and Jenrette

Edition details

• Publisher: Addison Wesley
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0201675234
• ISBN 13: 9780201675238
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 480