The New Kornshell: Command and Programming Language

by Morris I. Bolsky

This is a Second Edition of the best-selling guide to the KornShell command and programming language by the original inventors of the language. It provides a specification for the KornShell language, tutorial material for those new to ksh (the program that implements the KornShell language), and a comprehensive reference for all ksh users. Covers major new additions to the KornShell language ksh93 (including command completion and a key binding mechanism); provides tutorials for both of the functions of ksh (as an interactive command language, and as a programming language); contains numerous examples illustrating the features of ksh; and features a Quick Reference summary of the KornShell language with page references to the book. For both new users with little shell experience, and for experienced computer users who are familiar with ksh and/or other shells. ISBN of 1st 0-13-516972-02.

Genres: Reference, Computer Science, Technical

Paperback

First published December 1, 1988

Reviews

[Bernie4444 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everything you ever wanted to know about the ksh.

Even with the emergence of newer shells, the ksh is still the shell of choice in many systems. This book will carry you much farther than the man page is designed for. There are practical examples and the commands are laid out clearly with all the options. Everything from what is a shell to parameter expansions and attributes is explained. There is even a section on optimizing the environment.

If you already have a copy, be sure to purchase the next revision, as this is a living shell and as it evolves, new revisions are sure to be printed.