Learning the bash Shell / Cameron Newham and Bill Rosenblatt.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Newham, Cameron.

Contributor:

Rosenblatt, Bill.

Series:

Nutshell handbook

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

UNIX (Computer file).

UNIX Shells.

User interfaces (Computer systems).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (360 p.)

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Beijing : O'Reilly, 2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"O'Reilly's bestselling book on Linux's bash shell is at it again. Now that Linux is an established player both as a server and on the desktop Learning the bash Shell has been updated and refreshed to account for all the latest changes. Indeed, this third edition serves as the most valuable guide yet to the bash shell.As any good programmer knows, the first thing users of the Linux operating system come face to face with is the shell the UNIX term for a user interface to the system. In other words, it's what lets you communicate with the computer via the keyboard and display. Mastering the bash shell might sound fairly simple but it isn't. In truth, there are many complexities that need careful explanation, which is just what Learning the bash Shell provides.If you are new to shell programming, the book provides an excellent introduction, covering everything from the most basic to the most advanced features. And if you've been writing shell scripts for years, it offers a great way to find out what the new shell offers. Learning the bash Shell is also full of practical examples of shell commands and programs that will make everyday use of Linux that much easier. " -- Publisher's description.

Contents:

bash basics

Command-line editing

Customizing your environment

Basic shell programming

Flow control

Command-line options and typed variables

Input/Output and command-line processing

Process handling

Debugging shell programs

bash administration

Shell scripting

bash for your system

Appendix A: Related shells

Appendix B: Reference lists

Appendix C: Loadable built-ins

Appendix D: Programmable completion.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9780596519063

0596519060

9780596555009

0596555008

9780596009656

0596009658

OCLC:

609841340