Description: From Bash to Z Shell by Oliver Kiddle, Jerry Peek, Peter Stephenson While Unix and Linux are slowly catching up to the more graphical Windows and Mac OS X windowing systems, the real power of Unix-like systems lie at the shell command-line. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This comprehensive, hands-on guide focuses on two of the most popular and feature-rich shells, bash and zsh. From Bash to Z Shell: Conquering the Command Line is a book for all skill levels. Novices will receive an introduction to the features of shells and power users will get to explore the benefits of zsh - one of the most powerful, versatile shells ever written. Intermediate users will uncover hints, recipes, and ideas to enhance their skill sets. The book covers shell programming, but is unique in its thorough coverage of using shells interactively - a powerful and time-saving alternative to Windows and a mouse. This strong author team has written an immediately useful book, packed with examples and suggestions that users of Unix, Linux, Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows can readily apply. Notes While Unix and Linux are slowly catching up to the more graphical Windows and Mac OS X windowing systems, the real power of Unix-like systems lie at the shell command-line. From the shell, you manage files, run commands, and maintain your system, often combining small tools in any number of ways to form ad hoc yet nonetheless complex data processors. To master Unix and Linux, you must master the command line.From Bash to Z Shell: Conquering the Command Line is a comprehensive, hands-on guide to the subtleties and power of the shell, focusing on two of the most recent Bourne shell variants, Bash and Zsh. Novices can learn the "Unix way," while power users can learn why and how to switch to Zsh, one of the most powerful and versatile shells ever written. In between, users of all levels of skill can find hints, recipes, and suggestions to enhance and improve their skills. Author Biography Oliver Kiddle is actively involved with the development of the Z shell, and acts as a team authority in areas such as completion and parameters. Kiddle is a graduate of the University of York, U.K. Table of Contents Part 1 ? Introducing the Shell Chapter 1 ? Introduction to Shells Chapter 2 ? Using Shell Features Together Chapter 3 ? More Shell FeaturesPart 2 ? Using bash and zsh Chapter 4 ? Entering and Editing the Command Line Chapter 5 ? Starting the Shell Chapter 6 ? More About Shell History Chapter 7 ? Prompts Chapter 8 ? Files and Directories Chapter 9 ? Pattern Matching Chapter 10 ? Completion Chapter 11 ? Jobs and ProcessesPart 3 ? Extending the Shell Chapter 12 ? Variables Chapter 13 ? Scripting and Functions Chapter 14 ? Writing Editor Commands Chapter 15 ? Writing Completion FunctionsAppendix A ? Unix Programs Appendix B ? External Resources Appendix C ? Glossary Long Description This comprehensive, hands-on guide focuses on two of the most popular and feature-rich shells, bash and zsh. From Bash to Z Shell: Conquering the Command Line is a book for all skill levels. Novices will receive an introduction to the features of shells and power users will get to explore the benefits of zsh - one of the most powerful, versatile shells ever written. Intermediate users will uncover hints, recipes, and ideas to enhance their skill sets. The book covers shell programming, but is unique in its thorough coverage of using shells interactively - a powerful and time-saving alternative to Windows and a mouse. This strong author team has written an immediately useful book, packed with examples and suggestions that users of Unix, Linux, Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows can readily apply. Description for Sales People While Unix and Linux are slowly catching up to the more graphical Windows and Mac OS X windowing systems, the real power of Unix-like systems lie at the shell command-line. From the shell, you manage files, run commands, and maintain your system, often combining small tools in any number of ways to form ad hoc yet nonetheless complex data processors. To master Unix and Linux, you must master the command line. From Bash to Z Shell: Conquering the Command Line is a comprehensive, hands-on guide to the subtleties and power of the shell, focusing on two of the most recent Bourne shell variants, Bash and Zsh. Novices can learn the "Unix way," while power users can learn why and how to switch to Zsh, one of the most powerful and versatile shells ever written. In between, users of all levels of skill can find hints, recipes, and suggestions to enhance and improve their skills. Details ISBN1590593766 Author Peter Stephenson Pages 472 Language English ISBN-10 1590593766 ISBN-13 9781590593769 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 005.432 Imprint APress Subtitle Conquering the Command Line Country of Publication United States Series Apress Place of Publication Berkley Short Title FROM BASH TO Z SHELL Edition 1st Illustrations XXII, 472 p. DOI 10.1604/9781590593769;10.1007/978-1-4302-0402-2 Edited by Streicher, Martin AU Release Date 2005-09-08 NZ Release Date 2005-09-08 UK Release Date 2005-09-08 Publisher APress Audience General Edition Description 1st ed. Year 2004 Publication Date 2004-11-12 US Release Date 2004-11-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96223253;
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ISBN-13: 9781590593769
Book Title: From Bash to Z Shell
Number of Pages: 472 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: From Bash to Z Shell: Conquering the Command Line
Publisher: Apress
Publication Year: 2005
Subject: Computer Science
Item Height: 235 mm
Item Weight: 824 g
Type: Textbook
Author: Peter Stephenson, Oliver Kiddle, Jerry Peek
Item Width: 178 mm
Format: Paperback