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Unix for Dummies

AUTHOR Levine Young, Margaret; Levine, John R.
PUBLISHER For Dummies (01/30/2004)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)
Description
Administer UNIX on a LAN and use the newest utilities

Understand the UNIX shell, go online with new browser options, and get things doneSo you're using UNIX these days? Sure, it can be a little tricky, but this friendly guide will lead you through all its peculiarities. Soon you'll understand the GNOMETM and KDETM desktops, know the secret names of your Web files, Samba with the file server, and most importantly, know how to sidestep common problems.

The Dummies Way

  • Explanations in plain English
  • "Get in, get out" information
  • Icons and other navigational aids
  • Tear-out cheat sheet
  • Top ten lists
  • A dash of humor and fun

Discover how to:

  • Find out which flavor of UNIX you have
  • Manage UNIX on a LAN
  • Handle files and directories for Web sites
  • Build good directory structures
  • Recover missing or damaged files
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Product Details
ISBN-13: 9780764541476
ISBN-10: 0764541471
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
Edition Number: 0005
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Page Count: 416
Carton Quantity: 10
Product Dimensions: 7.40 x 0.93 x 9.18 inches
Weight: 1.32 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Index, Price on Product, Table of Contents, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Computers | Operating Systems - UNIX
Dewey Decimal: 005.368
Library of Congress Control Number: 2003116741
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Administer UNIX on a LAN and use the newest utilities

Understand the UNIX shell, go online with new browser options, and get things doneSo you're using UNIX these days? Sure, it can be a little tricky, but this friendly guide will lead you through all its peculiarities. Soon you'll understand the GNOMETM and KDETM desktops, know the secret names of your Web files, Samba with the file server, and most importantly, know how to sidestep common problems.

The Dummies Way

  • Explanations in plain English
  • "Get in, get out" information
  • Icons and other navigational aids
  • Tear-out cheat sheet
  • Top ten lists
  • A dash of humor and fun

Discover how to:

  • Find out which flavor of UNIX you have
  • Manage UNIX on a LAN
  • Handle files and directories for Web sites
  • Build good directory structures
  • Recover missing or damaged files
Show More
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