Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible (Paperback)

by Richard Blum (Author)
Key Phrases: shell commands, handling user input, script control, Advanced Shell Scripting, Shell Scripting Basics, Advanced Topics (more...)

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Product Description
There's a lot to be said for going back to basics. Not only does this Bible give you a quick refresher on the structure of open-source Linux software, it also shows you how to bypass the hefty graphical user interface on Linux systems and start interacting the fast and efficient waywith command lines and automated scripts. You'll learn how to manage files on the filesystem, start and stop programs, use databases, even do Web programmingwithout a GUIwith this one-stop resource.

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Learn all the command lines for all Linux shells in this one-stop guide

There's a lot to be said for going back to basics. Not only does this Bible give you a quick refresher on the structure of open-source Linux software, it also shows you how to bypass the hefty graphical user interface on Linux systems and start interacting the fast and efficient way—with command lines and automated scripts. You'll learn how to manage files on the filesystem, start and stop programs, use databases, even do Web programming—without a GUI—with this one-stop resource.

• Understand the Linux desktop and various command-line parameters

• Learn filesystem navigation, file handling, and the basics of bash shell commands

• Write shell scripts to automate routine functions and reports

• Harness nesting loops and structured commands

• Monitor programs, master file permissions, and make queries

• Run scripts in background mode and schedule jobs

• Use sed, gawk, and regular expressions

• Explore all alternate shells, including ash, tcsh, ksh, korn, and zsh

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Product Details

• Paperback: 840 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (May 12, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 047025128X
• ISBN-13: 978-0470251287
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #38,542 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book, July 22, 2008

By	DM "DM" (Oakland) - See all my reviews

I'm a computer science student but I have not previously focused much on shell scripting, but this book has greatly aided me in:
- understanding the history of command line interfaces and exactly what the Linux terminals are emulating
- the basics of the major shells
- administrating a Linux system with shell scripts

I find myself referencing this book more often then the textbook I was assigned for class.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this book will provide the foundation, December 28, 2008

By	B. Gray "vswr31" (austin,tx) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have been a linux enthusiast for 7 years, a system administrator for 4. This provides concise explanations with outstanding illustrations that provide a comprehensive list of switches for each of the commands discussed, I really wish there was an electronic copy available.....
This should be the first book you purchase when looking to become a command line ninja.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Only up to chapter 6, September 12, 2008

By	PS3 UT3 Player "UT3 Player" (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews

I wish this book had been out 4 years ago before I started working in a NOC (Network Operations Center). So far, I've been very impressed with the layout and information contained in this book. The command line switches are very detailed yet, this information would be a great reference for somebody starting out as long as they have a system in front of them to experiment with. Even an old $200 computer would work!