Just Enough Unix

by Paul K. Andersen

Just Enough UNIX provides a quick and gentle introduction to the UNIX operating system. The fourth edition of this highly successful text reflects changes and updates to the UNIX curriculum that have taken place since the publication of the third edition. The book is written in a clear, straightforward style that avoids unnecessary jargon.

This short, yet comprehensive text covers the basics of UNIX. It can be used in both a freshman engineering course or to supplement other courses where the student needs to learn UNIX for the first time. The book is enhanced by strong pedagogical tools that will be very useful to those in the classroom, as well as those engaged in self-study.

Genres: Computers, Programming, Textbooks

466 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Charles · Rating 5 out of 5]

The title here is appropriate, the only point where I question the content is in the last three sections. The titles are:

*) Tutorial: Programming in C
*) Tutorial: Programming in C++
*) Tutorial: Programming in Java

All three are a maximum of 15 pages long, not enough coverage to provide any worthwhile information. It would have made more sense to do a bit more UNIX.
The remaining material is typical of an introductory course in UNIX and is very understandable, the level is such that the book could be used in a community education course in UNIX. If a position requires some work using UNIX and a new hire has no experience in UNIX but is computer savvy, all you would need to do is hand them this book and turn them loose. A short series of basic exercises appears at the end of each chapter, no solutions are given.
If you have a need for a quick and understandable tutorial on the basics of UNIX on the command line, this book will work well for you.