The Unix and X Command Compendium: A Dictionary for High-Level Computing

by Alan Southerton, Edwin C., Jr. Perkins, Edwin C. Perkins Jr.

Book Overview

An extended reference guide and glossary covering not only all UNIX commands but 3,000 actual examples for those commands--one for each variation. Features a unique organization with a built-in keyword dictionary, a cross-reference section for every command and other useful information.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471309826
• ISBN13: 9780471309826
• Release Date: July 1994
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 623 Pages
• Weight: 2.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 7.5" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Higher Level Computing

This book is great when working with various platforms like I do in Customer Support. The only problem is they have to update it from 1994 to include more and/or less terms and their definitions. Otherwise most of the terminology is good, accurate and concise when one is trying to work with scripting or just using the commands in the book. Otherwise, an excellent book. I hope they come up eventually with an update on it.

Great UNIX reference

If you want to do something in UNIX this book has the command. It won't hold your hand and teach you unix step by step, but it is an excellent reference. The book lists zillions of commands - from common to obscure - and clearly explains what they do (in different flavors even). Anyone working with UNIX should have a copy.

Better then ANY UNIX book out there!!!!!

I have had quite a few Unix Command books. THere is none that I use more than this book. There are more than enough examples and references to answer quite a few questions.

A Book to own!

I have had this book for a while, and have found many uses for it. I've learned about UNIX from it, but even more-so, have used it to find out what commands are. It's great for newbies and experienced UNIX users. Great reference... does not pretend to be anything other than it is.

A great UNIX reference to have at your fingertips

A complete and concise, UNIX reference book that cuts directly to the essential information that you are looking for. Well organized and easy to use, it should be on the desk of anyone who uses UNIX. A complete list of commands and what they do, this book might even help you find a command that you have always wanted but did not know existed.