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The Complete Idiot's Guide to UNIX (The Complete Idiot's Guide) (Paperback)
by Bill Wagner (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars  (12 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 412 pages
  • Publisher: Imprint Unknown (11 Nov 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0789718057
  • ISBN-13: 978-0789718051
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 18.5 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  (12 customer reviews)
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Book Description
The Complete Idiots Guide to Unix gives users new to UNIX the reference they need to become productive with UNIX. The book is a true reference, organized as follows- Part 1- What is UNIX?; Part 2- UNIX Basics; Part 3- Working with the UNIX GUI; Part 4- Working With Applications; Part 5- UNIXs InterNet Worth; Part 6- Getting Even More Control; Part 7- Troubleshooting & Reference. This title provides the reader with all the information they need to begin using UNIX productively. It also presents UNIX in a non-intimidating UNIX is just another operating system manner.

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You know that UNIX is the standard operating system of the Internet, and you want--no, you need-- to get on board. You're no moron. It's something you can figure out. You would like a little lift, though. The Complete Idiot's Guide to UNIX is what you need to get up to speed quickly, and in good humor. This book gives you the straightforward scoop with the most real-world impact.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Learn to know Unix quick with this book, Jan 22, 2002, 22 Jan 2002
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This is a very well written and structured book on Unix, it takes an approach that gives a brief overview on its history including different variants around. It uses illustrative examples in a non-techie manner that even someone without prior knowledge to Unix would find this book to be a trove. After completing this book, then get another book Unix in a nutshell to further tie all the commands in place in terms of the scripting aspect.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars By far the BEST intro to Unix!, 19 Feb 1999
By A Customer
Sun has a promotion where you can buy Solaris 7 (comes with Intel and Sparc CD-ROMS) for $9.95! I know nothing about Unix and figured why not learn on the best.. Installation was easy, but I was clueless on how to use the Solaris OS, so I needed a good book on teaching Unix from ground zero. Hence, this books is awesome!

This book does an awesome job at explaining the differences between AT&T Unix and BSD Unix, and how Solaris, HP-UX, etc. are a merger of the two. The commands you learn are all clearly explained with lots of text examples and pictures too. You learn file permissions, how to read a directory listing and know what the persmissions are for various users, you learn what TAR is and how to use it, you learn administrative functions like useradd, usermod, userdel, stuff that works on all Unix platforms! This book explains the different shell (Bourne, BASH, CSH, etc.) and differentiates any commands you may need to type.

Many people say that it takes years to be a master at Unix. Yes, I believe it takes time but with resources like this it speeds up the process of learning the basics and the flow of the book makes sense. Some people spend 6 months trying to understand X Windows. This book tells you all you need to know about X, CDE, OpenWindows, Motif, and more..

At one point (before owning this book) I was frustrated because I had this killer OS (Solaris) but didn't know how to use it. I bought another "intro" book that didn't explain things very well but I thought it was just me..and that my learning abilities seriously suffered on Unix. I almost threw in the towel. This book changed all of that. GET IT! IT'S TOTALLY WORTH IT! And the price is right too... you can't lose! I know some people try and plug books just for the fun of it, but I SWEAR TO YOU that this book is awesome! Now I can read the 2 Official Sun Solaris books (Solaris Administration and Advanced Solaris Administration) and they will make a whole lot more sense!

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