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Practical Guide to Linux Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming, A
Practical Guide to Linux Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming, A
Practical Guide to Linux Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming, A
Practical Guide to Linux Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming, A
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Practical Guide to Linux Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming, A
Practical Guide to Linux Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming, A
Practical Guide to Linux Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming, A
Practical Guide to Linux Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming, A
A Practical Guide to Linux® Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming is a distro-agnostic, foundational Linux reference that avoids discussing everything via GUI and jumps right into making the power of the command line your friend
Practical Guide to Linux Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming, A
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  • The Most Useful Tutorial and Reference, with Hundreds of High-Quality Examples for Every Popular Linux Distribution“First Sobell taught people how to use Linux . . . now he teaches you the power of Linux. A must-have book for anyone who wants to take Linux to the next level.”–Jon “maddog” Hall, Executive Director, Linux InternationalDiscover the Power of Linux--Covers macOS, too! Learn from hundreds of realistic, high-quality examples, and become a true command-line guruCovers MariaDB, DNF, and Python 3300+ page reference section covers 102 utilities, including macOS commandsFor use with all popular versions of Linux, including Ubuntu,™ Fedora,™ openSUSE,™ Red Hat,® Debian, Mageia, Mint, Arch, CentOS, and macOSLinux is today's dominant Internet server platform. System administrators and Web developers need deep Linux fluency, including expert knowledge of shells and the command line. This is the only guide with everything you need to achieve that level of Linux mastery. Renowned Linux expert Mark Sobell has brought together comprehensive, insightful guidance on the tools sysadmins, developers, and power users need most, and has created an outstanding day-to-day reference, updated with assistance from new coauthor Matthew Helmke. This title is 100 percent distribution and release agnostic. Packed with hundreds of high-quality, realistic examples, it presents Linux from the ground up: the clearest explanations and most useful information about everything from filesystems to shells, editors to utilities, and programming tools to regular expressions.Use a Mac? You'll find coverage of the macOS command line, including macOS-only tools and utilities that other Linux/UNIX titles ignore.A Practical Guide to Linux® Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming, Fourth Edition, is the only guide to deliverA MariaDB chapter to get you started with this ubiquitous relational database management system (RDBMS)A masterful introduction to Python for system administrators and power usersIn-depth coverage of the bash and tcsh shells, including a complete discussion of environment, inheritance, and process locality, plus coverage of basic and advanced shell programmingPractical explanations of core utilities, from aspell to xargs, including printf and sshfs/curlftpfs, PLUS macOS–specific utilities from ditto to SetFileExpert guidance on automating remote backups using rsyncDozens of system security tips, including step-by-step walkthroughs of implementing secure communications using ssh and scpTips and tricks for customizing the shell, including step values, sequence expressions, the eval builtin, and implicit command-line continuationHigh-productivity editing techniques using vim and emacsA comprehensive, 300-plus-page command reference section covering 102 utilities, including find, grep, sort, and tarInstructions for updating systems using apt-get and dnfAnd much more, including coverage of BitTorrent, gawk, sed, find, sort, bzip2, and regular expressions
Publisher Addison-Wesley Professional
Publication date 7 Dec. 2017
Edition 4th
Language English
Print length 1232 pages
ISBN-10 9780134774602
ISBN-13 978-0134774602
Item weight 191 g
Dimensions 18.92 x 4.7 x 23.24 cm
Country of OriginThis item will be imported from UK
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  • Question: What is the book all about?

    Answer: This book is a distro-agnostic, foundational Linux reference that covers the real 'guts' of Linux – the command line and its utilities. It provides a clear explanation of Linux commands, editors and shell programming.
  • Question: Who should read this book?

    Answer: This book is suitable for Linux users of all skill levels who want to really start putting the power of Linux to work. It is one of the best tools for those who want to understand the power and flexibility of free UNIX-like OSes.
  • Question: Does this book contain examples?

    Answer: Yes, this book includes several easy-to-understand examples that make shell programming a breeze. The author ensures to outline clearly what the command does and then gives several common examples.

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Practical Guide To Linux Commands, Editors, And Shell Programming, A is an extensive resource for anyone interested in mastering Linux. Published by Addison-Wesley Professional, this 4th edition, released on 7 Dec. 2017, spans a substantial 1232 pages and covers a wide range of fundamental topics. The well-organized content enhances the learning experience, making it a valuable tool for beginners and experienced users alike. This guide covers essential Linux commands and programming techniques, helping readers become proficient in using the system effectively. With its practical approach, this book has garnered positive feedback from users seeking to deepen their technical knowledge and skills.

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  • Comprehensive coverage of Linux commands
  • Well-structured for easy understanding
  • Suitable for both beginners and experienced users
  • Extensive practical examples and exercises
  • Rich resource for shell programming

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  • Provides a clear explanation of Linux commands and editors
  • Includes several easy-to-understand examples that make shell programming a breeze
  • Covers the real 'guts' of Linux – the command line and its utilities
  • Suitable for Linux users of all skill levels
  • Highly recommended for someone who wants to really start putting the power of Linux to work
  • One of the best tools for those who want to understand the power and flexibility of free UNIX-like OSes

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