Understanding Unix A conceptual Guide - Groff Weinberg - 2nd Edition - 1988 - Paperback - Que

The market for computer systems and software based on the UNIX operating system has dramatically expanded over the last several years. Hundreds of different vendors offer UNIX-based systems and software, and the UNIX market has grown to several billion dollars annually. Understanding UNIX: A Conceptual Guide, 2nd Edition, is designed to help you comprehend the impressive UNIX phenomenon.
Understanding UNIX offers an overall perspective on UNIX, including a discussion of where UNIX fits in the worlds of computing, business, and education. With this book you'll learn about:
* The history of UNIX
* UNIX's multiuser capability
* The UNIX structure and file system
* Specific UNIX applications tools
Understanding UNIX also compares UNIX with other popular operating systems; discusses several versions of UNIX, including XENIX, Berkeley, and System V; and provides a perspective on the future of UNIX. This new 2nd Edition adds updated information on UNIX utilities, the standardization of UNIX, and networking with UNIX.
UNIX is now available on a broader range of computer systems than any other operating system. If you want to grasp the exciting and controversial UNIX operating system, Understanding UNIX: A Conceptual Guide, 2nd Edition, is an excellent investment.