Unix in a Nutshell

Unix in a Nutshell
Arnold Robbins (Author)
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As an open operating system, Unix can be improved on by anyone and everyone: individuals, companies, universities, and more. As a result, the very nature of Unix has been altered over the years by numerous extensions formulated in an assortment of versions. Today, Unix encompasses everything from Sun's Solaris to Apple's Mac OS X and more varieties of Linux than you can easily name.

The latest edition of this bestselling reference brings Unix into the 21st century. It's been reworked to keep current with the broader state of Unix in today's world and highlight the strengths of this operating system in all its various flavors.

Detailing all Unix commands and options, the informative guide provides generous descriptions and examples that put those commands in context. Here are some of the new features you'll find in Unix in a Nutshell, Fourth Edition:

• Solaris 10, the latest version of the SVR4-based operating system, GNU/Linux, and Mac OS X


• Bash shell (along with the 1988 and 1993 versions of ksh)


• tsch shell (instead of the original Berkeley csh)


• Package management programs, used for program installation on popular GNU/Linux systems, Solaris and Mac OS X


• GNU Emacs Version 21


• Introduction to source code management systems


• Concurrent versions system


• Subversion version control system


• GDB debugger

As Unix has progressed, certain commands that were once critical have fallen into disuse. To that end, the book has also dropped material that is no longer relevant, keeping it taut and current.

If you're a Unix user or programmer, you'll recognize the value of this complete, up-to-date Unix reference. With chapter overviews, specific examples, and detailed command.

• Rank: #719 in eBooks
• Published on: 2009-06-30
• Released on: 2009-06-30
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1

Raspberry Pi: User Guide (Quick and Easy Guides)

Raspberry Pi: User Guide (Quick and Easy Guides)
Echo Bay Books (Author)
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If you're reading this, you probably know about The Raspberry Pi, or at least have heard about it. After all, it can fit in the palm of your hand, recharge like a smartphone, run open source linux: all for less than $50 USD.

With it's ambitious official release in 2012, the Raspberry Pi aims to bring programming and playing to the masses. What's even better, it doesn't matter whether you're a hobbyist, student, kid or adult.

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What you will find in The Fast and Easy Guide to Raspberry Pi:

- How to set up your Raspberry Pi
- A description of the two models of the Raspberry Pi and how to select the one that best suits your needs.
- Some bonus ways to use the Raspberry Pi that you may not have anticipated.
- Some additional things you should purchase so you don't miss out on using the Pi to it's full potential
- Understanding the Pi Store and it's uses.
- The different programming languages of the Pi
- Understanding the different software for the Pi
- What Snapshots are and why you should use them
- Resources to learn programming for the Pi

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From the back of the book

The Quick and Easy Guide series provides a basic understanding of complex and popular technology hardware and software - with some tips, tricks and secrets as a bonus.

Q&E guides are made for the individual who does not have time to read several hundred pages of filler content. The individual who wants the information in an easy-to-read guide that packs the most benefits in the least amount of pages. The minimum effective dose.

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• Rank: #29983 in eBooks
• Published on: 2013-01-30
• Released on: 2013-01-30
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1