UNIX Shell Programming, 3E - Softcover

Arthur, Lowell Jay; Burns, Ted

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471599417 ISBN 13: 9780471599418

Publisher: Wiley, 1994

Synopsis

Tap the Productivity and Power of the UNIX Shell... UNIX® Shell Programming Third Edition The Shell is the key to productivity and quality in the UNIX environment. And this new edition puts you in control of all Shell capabilities with completely updated tutorial and expanded quickreference materials. One of the most respected and popular UNIX Shell guides—the only one to cover all three Shells: Bourne, C, and Korn—it helps you...

• Use the power of the Shell to increase your productivity by automating mundane and complex tasks with your own prototypes and applications—without purchasing expensive database packages or other software
• Develop Bourne, C, or Korn Shell mastery step-by-step, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned user, by following a clear and well-designed tutorial path supported by numerous well-chosen examples
• Get more from UNIX by stepping behind the facade of the Graphical User Interface (GUI) to increase your efficiency and effectiveness
• Understand the linkages between the Shell and X Windows—and even such high-level topics as how to create your own commands using lex
• Prototype tools and applications easily and quickly in Shell
• Create sophisticated applications by composing them with the Shell

UNIX system users, administrators, and programmers: tap the power of the UNIX Shell today, and see your productivity and the quality of your programming take off with this unique UNIX resource.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Thoroughly updated this expanded edition will improve productivity and save time for power users. Features the latest data on the popular Bourne, C and Korn Shells. Explains how to maximize the power of UNIX through Shell programming, create software tools to simplify routine work and step behind the facade of the Graphical User Interface (GUI) to tap the potency of UNIX and Shell. Includes more substantial introductory material, an expanded Shell tutorial and a complete reference section.

From the Back Cover:

Harness the power of shells . . . for the Internet and beyond

Completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in Internet and business applications, UNIX Shell Programming, Fourth Edition provides comprehensive coverage of Bourne, Korn, C, and BASH shells. Using a specially developed three-step process, this invaluable guide takes you through the entire universe of UNIX shell, from simple commands and programming to the world of software developers and system administrators.

Using this comprehensive book, you'll be able to choose the shell that's right for you -whatever your needs or background.

UNIX Shell Programming, Fourth Edition gives you:
* Practical guidance on how to create CGI scripts, object warehouses, and reuse catalogs
* Everything on shell extensions for management of distributed environments
* A special shell reference appendix containing real-life examples that you can use right now

Visit the book's companion Web site at www.wiley.com/compbooks/unixshell

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0471599417
• ISBN 13: 9780471599418
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 462