The Unix Companion

UNIX master Harley Hahn, bestselling author and one of the most respected names in the international UNIX and Internet communities, covers every important UNIX topic for beginning and intermediate users. With his characteristic wit and a clear, readable writing style, Hahn offers a comprehensive treatment that makes learning UNIX enjoyable for everyone.

This guide provides a clear and friendly introduction to UNIX--what it is, why it's important, and how to use it. The author describes the on-line manual, the C-Shell, the UNIX worldwide electronic mail system, the UNIX toolbox, editors, files and directories. Readers will also learn how to use an X-Windows system plus how to access the Internet.

The UNIX Companion contains conceptual information about executing Base SAS in the UNIX operating environments. It contains descriptions of SAS language elements that have behavior specific to UNIX. This title is also available online.

The UNIX operating environment is discussed from a user's perspective including a hands-on introduction to its utilities, as well as complete details of the file system, text editors, and available shells. Includes several halpful glossaries.

Introduction to unix; what is unix?; the unix connection; starting to use unix; starting with x window; using the keyboard with unix; programs to use right away; the online unix manual; command syntax; the shell; using the c-shell; communicating with other people; networks and addresses; mail; redirection and pipes; filters; displaying files; printing files; the vi editor; the unix file system; working with directories; working with files; usenet: the worldwide users'network; reading the usenet news; internet services; appendixes; glossary; reading list;quick index for the vi editor.