The UNIX™ System Guidebook

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xiv

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2. Introduction

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   Pages 1-11

3. Getting Started

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   Pages 12-30

4. Files in the Unix System

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   Pages 31-58

5. Unix Command Shells

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   Pages 59-96

6. The System Kernel

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   Pages 97-119

7. Facilities and Utilities

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   Pages 120-143

8. Editing with vi and ed

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   Pages 144-181

9. Text Preparation and Processing

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   Pages 182-214

10. Languages and Compilers

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    Pages 215-257

11. A Selected Command Set

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    Pages 258-304

12. An Annotated Bibliography

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    Pages 305-320

13. Back Matter

    Pages 321-334

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Well suited to medium-scale general purpose computing, the Unix time­ sharing operating system is deservedly popular with academic institutions, research laboratories, and commercial establishments alike. Its user com­ munity, until recently a brotherhood of experienced computer profes­ sionals, it now attracting many people concerned with computer appli­ cations rather than the computer systems themselves. This book is intended for that new audience, people who have never encountered the Unix system before but who do have some acquaintance with computing. While helping beginning users get started is the primary aim of this book, it is also intended to serve as a handy reference subsequently. However, it is not designed to replace the definitive Unix system docu­ mentation. Unix operating systems now installed in computing centers, offices, and personal computers come in three related but distinct breeds: Seventh Edition Unix, Berkeley 4.2 BSD, and System V. These differ from each other in details, even though their family resemblance is strong. This book emphasizes System V, while paying heed to its two popular cousins. It also includes a few facilities in wide use, but not included in the normal system releases. Individual details, of course, must be found in the manuals supplied with each system.

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• Department of Electrical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Canada

  Peter P. Silvester

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