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UNIX shell programming
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4th ed.
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New York : Wiley, 1997
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9780471168942
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Summary

Summary

Harness the power of shells . . . for the Internet and beyond
Completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in Internet and business applications, UNIX Shell Programming, Fourth Edition provides comprehensive coverage of Bourne, Korn, C, and BASH shells. Using a specially developed three-step process, this invaluable guide takes you through the entire universe of UNIX shell, from simple commands and programming to the world of software developers and system administrators.
Using this comprehensive book, you'll be able to choose the shell that's right for you -whatever your needs or background.
UNIX Shell Programming, Fourth Edition gives you:
* Practical guidance on how to create CGI scripts, object warehouses, and reuse catalogs
* Everything on shell extensions for management of distributed environments
* A special shell reference appendix containing real-life examples that you can use right now
Visit the book's companion Web site at www.wiley.com/compbooks/unixshell


Author Notes

Lowell Jay Arthur is a principal of Quantum Improvement, a software process and quality consulting firm. He has over 21 years of experience maintaining software in IBM, UNIX, and PC environments and is the author of many well-known books on software engineering. Ted Burns has been building software systems for over 13 years and is currently a member of the technical staff at Invesco Mutual Funds. He has an MS degree in computer science.


Table of Contents

Shell For The Novice
The Power of Shell
UNIX Basics
Shell Fundamentals
Shell Commands
Shell Decisions and Repetitions
Shell Programming
Shell Programming For The User
User Shell Programming
Structuring Shell Programs
Internet and the ShellC Shell
Shell Programming For The Power User
Rapid Prototyping and Reuse
Shell for Programmers
The Shell Innovator
Shell Mastery
The UNIX System Administrator
Appendices
Bibliography
Index