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Description of Harley Hahn's Guide to Unix and Linux

"Harley Hahn's Guide to Unix and Linux" is a modern, comprehensive text for anyone who wants to learn how to use Unix or Linux. This book is suitable as a primary or secondary textbook for classroom use, as well as for readers who want to teach themselves. The text covers all the basic concepts and tools Unix/Linux users need to master: Unix vs Linux, GUIs, the command line interface, the online manual, syntax, the shell, standard I/O and redirection, pipes and filters, vi, the Unix file system, and job control.Hahn offers a thoroughly readable approach to teaching Unix and Linux by emphasizing core ideas and carefully explaining unfamiliar terminology. This book walks readers through Unix and Linux systems from the very beginning, assuming no prior knowledge, and laying out material in a logical, straightforward manner. An experienced author, Hahn writes in a clear, engaging, and student-friendly style, resulting in a text that is both easy and entertaining to read. Motivating pedagogy, such as 'What's in a Name?' boxes and highlighted Hints provide readers with interesting background and helpful tips.

Title Information

ISBN:

9780073133614

Pages:

960 pages

Format:

Paperback

Product Code:

245534

Publisher:

McGraw-Hill

Published:

01/03/2008

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About Harley Hahn

Harley Hahn has a degree in mathematics and computer science from the University of Waterloo, Canada, and a graduate degree in computer science from the University of California at San Diego. Before becoming a professional writer and the author of more than two dozen books, Harley studied medicine at the University of Toronto. When Harley is not writing, he reads a lot, paints, plays the piano and gives advice to anyone who will listen.