UNIX Super Tools (Second Edition) (Volumes 1 and 2) (Includes CD-ROM)

Author: Zhang Zhilong
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: Since the UNIX operating system was introduced by Bell Labs in the 1970s, it has been applied and developed by universities, research institutions, and industrial laboratories in the 1980s. Today, it has become the mainstream tool for computer network communication and workstations worldwide and has entered the commercial market and personal computer domain. Particularly with the rapid development of the Internet in the 1990s, UNIX has been further propelled in its growth and application. Currently, our lives are closely intertwined with the UNIX operating system. Most operating systems do not support the inclusion of free software, but UNIX is different—it allows the work of tens of thousands of independent programmers to be integrated. As a result, during its commercialization process, UNIX has become a system that embraces diversity. UNIX has a wide range of supporting tools, so a book about UNIX practical tools must not only focus on practical programs but also emphasize how to fully leverage the features of these tools, as these features have gradually become part of UNIX. This book was written to meet this urgent need and introduces various UNIX practical tools. These tools have successfully extended the functionality of the UNIX operating system, making UNIX a paradise for ordinary people. During the translation process of this book, we deeply felt the vastness and depth of UNIX, and the author also provides various solutions to some techniques and common issues in UNIX's open design philosophy. Therefore, this book is particularly suitable for UNIX developers and administrators with some foundation. At the same time, the author explains some basic concepts, which will also benefit UNIX beginners. One feature of this book is its relatively loose content structure, unlike most books that require readers to read every chapter from beginning to end. This book helps readers jump to the sections of interest through many cross-references and jump hints. This book mainly focuses on practical tools for UNIX standalone systems and does not cover any UNIX communication and networking functions. This book includes nine parts and 53 chapters, covering UNIX basics, Shell command lines, file systems, file searching, text editing, process management, terminals and printers, Shell programming, and other tools such as office automation. The content is detailed, examples are well-chosen, and the book explains the use of numerous tools in an easy-to-understand manner, making it an invaluable resource for UNIX practical tools. This book is suitable for intermediate and advanced UNIX users and programmers as a handy reference tool, as well as for reference by universities, colleges, and research institutions.