UNIX Unbounded: A Beginning Approach (5th Edition) [Paperback]

Amir Afzal (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 29, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0131194496 | ISBN-13: 978-0131194496 | Edition: 5

UNIX Unbounded: A Beginning Approach is ideal for introductory courses in the UNIX operating system. It is also serves as a  suitable introduction to UNIX for professionals.

 

Using clear-cut examples, this tutorial introduces readers to the UNIX operating system, including its historical development, major versions, and important features. It covers the topics necessary for users to function independently and handle routine tasks, giving readers a foundation for exploring more advanced UNIX topics.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

This text was written in response to a lack of treatment in this area. It is composed in a tutorial style. The author covers operating system concepts in general and then leads into UNIX and the UNIX environment. Each chapter begins with a general explanation of concepts and topics, and ends with questions and a review section. Hands-on exercises are included whenever appropriate. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

This tutorial covers the necessary topics for the UNIX user to function independently and perform most of the everyday, routine tasks, and develops a firm foundation for exploring more advanced topics. Content is presented in clear, concise, visually- supported segments, with UNIX screen simulations and step-by-step practice examples. Includes a reference section for specific commands at the end of each chapter, and a comprehensive tabulated reference guide at the end of the book. The UNIX Operating System. Getting Started. The vi Editor: First Look. Introduction To The UNIX File System. The vi Editor: Last Look. The UNIX File System Continued. Exploring the Shell. UNIX Communication. Program Development. Shell Programming. Shell Scripts: Writing Applications. Farewell to UNIX. For anyone who wants an accessible, hands-on tutorial on the UNIX Operating System. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 5 edition (April 29, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131194496
• ISBN-13: 978-0131194496
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #609,519 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too Many Typos, August 26, 2000

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This review is from: UNIX Unbounded: A Beginning Approach (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

Overall a good introduction to the Unix Operating System, but the typographical errors are unforgiveable. The command line orientation of Unix is cumbersome enough without mistyped examples. Potentially frustrating for first time users, this book is in dire need of revision.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars CURSED BY CARELESS ERRORS, March 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Unix Unbounded: A Beginning Approach (Paperback)

An otherwise concise introduction that is offset by an large number of careless editing errors.The novice UNIX user should be aware that a number of the text's practise examples contain sytax errors and omissions which will prevent the programs from running properly--it will exasperate you until you figure out the errors. THIS TEXT BOOK NEEDS A THOROUGH SCRUBBING BEFORE IT CAN BE CONSIDERED A LEGITIMATE COLLEGE TEXT BOOK

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars It was very hard for a beginer to understand., June 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: UNIX Unbounded: A Beginning Approach (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

I read it for a Unix class in college and I thought not only was the book not put in a format that beginers would not be easily able to grasp, but there were alot of mistakes and editing errors. Some of the examples were wrong (for the ones that had examples)and some of the numbered lists were put in the wrong order. Also it jumps around alot. I think they could have put it together better. Such as the vi editor and the file management. Why not put the chapters that pertain to vi together and the same for file management. There was a small paragraph on file management at the end of a command chapter.