UNIX: For Programmers and Users (2nd Edition)

This new edition provides complete up-to-date coverage of UNIX, including basic concepts, popular utilities, shells, networking, systems programming, internals, and system administration.* NEW - Updated command and system call information to reflect the latest changes in UNIX. * NEW - Coverage of PERL in Chapter 7. * NEW - A chapter on Windowing Systems that includes an overview of X Windows System. * NEW - A chapter on the Internet that includes a history, overview, and perspectives. * Explores the Bourne, C, and Korn shells in detail. * All of the utilities, system calls, and shell commands are fully cross referenced so that examples of each may be located easily. * Each chapter begins with a concise description of the chapters objectives and concludes with projects, exercises, and a quiz. * Includes a description and commented listing of "Internet Shell", a fully functional shell that supports redirection and piping to other Internet shells on remote hosts. * Numerous illustrations, source code, and examples complement the text throughout.