Unix Shell Programming

by Stephen G. Kochan, Patrick H. Wood

Unix Shell Programming is a tutorial aimed at helping Unix and Linux users get optimal performance out of their operating out of their operating system. It shows them how to take control of their systems and work efficiently by harnessing the power of the shell to solve common problems. The reader learns everything he or she needs to know to customize the way a Unix system responds. The vast majority of Unix users utilize the Korn shell or some variant of the Bourne shell, such as bash. Three are covered in the third edition of Unix Shell Programming . It begins with a generalized tutorial of Unix and tools and then moves into detailed coverage of shell programming. Topics covered regular expressions, the kernel and the utilities, command files, parameters, manipulating text filters, understanding and debugging shell scripts, creating and utilizing variables, tools, processes, and customizing the shell.

Genres: Programming, Computer Science, Nonfiction, Reference, Technology, Software, Engineering

456 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

Reviews

[wyclif]

Excellent review and reference for those working with the UNIX shell utilites.

[Idan]

Very well written and very practical.
This book is how i got a Linux job 8 year a go.

[Paul Pryce]

Brilliant- I wished I’d had this at Polytechnic on the 80s when I struggled with Shell-scripting. Covers all the good stuff and I think changed my life.

[Dan F.]

Per me è stato fondamentale per imparare i rudimenti della programmazione della shell SH Unix. Lo uso ancora come testo di consultazione.