Introduction to Unix and Linux

Essential IT Skills for On-the-Job Success

Includes Student Edition of Red Hat Linux on CD-ROM

John Muster, leading UNIX and Linux Curriculum Developer and Instructor at the University of California Berkeley Extension, will teach you how to use UNIX and Linux through clear presentation of the concepts, hands-on tutorials and exercises, illustrations, chapter reviews, and more. This classroom-tested resource covers all the essential features of UNIX and Linux and allows you to learn by applying your skills to real-world scenarios.

Inside this book, you will learn to:

Log on to a UNIX/Linux system
Run programs to obtain system and user information
Create and execute shell scripts
Use the visual editor (vi)
Use multiple utilities in scripts
Create and change directories
Specify instructions to the shell
Set and use permissions for files and directories
Control user processes
Manage, print, and archive large files
Access and tour graphical desktops
Administer a Linux PC system
In each chapter, you'll find:

Learning objectives
Skills-check sections
Hands-on tutorials
Fundamental skill-building exercises
Illustrations and figures
Chapter self-tests
End-of-chapter summaries, quizzes, and projects