UNIX for Dummies Quick Reference

by John R. Levine and Margaret Levine Young

Book Overview

Get instant access to the UNIX commands and functions you need with this fast and friendly reference guide to all things UNIX. UNIX For Dummies Quick Reference, 4th Edition, clues you in to the most... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1568840942
• ISBN13: 9781568840949
• Release Date: March 1994
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Handy book, but you might need help if you are not technical

When I review Unix books, I come from a totally non-techical perspective. I always look at it from a lay-person's perspective, as someone who has to learn to use Unix because that is the only operating system available to use. This is a handy referene book, if you have a basic knowledge of Unix, and are comfortable with using the OS. Sometimes, the explanations tend to be a bit lengthy, and that is something you will find in almost all Unix-related books. So, don't despair if you are unable to follow through completely, reach out to a live person to help you. At least that person will know that you tried to solve the issue, before asking for their help.

Quick Reference is the strong point

The Quick Reference guide is exactly that. A quick reference to allow you to get specific information about the aspect in UNIX you are having a problem with. I have a couple UNIX books and I find myself coming to this one, because it keeps it in a nutshell. If you are looking for something to "learn" UNIX, I would keep looking, but if you have read the UNIX books and now you need "one" guide to keep at your fingertips, this would be it.