Table of Contents

Introduction  

Chapter 1: Getting Started with Unix and Linux  

Chapter 2: Using Directories and Files         

Chapter 3: Working with Your Shell 

Chapter 4: Creating and Editing Files  

Chapter 5: Controlling Ownership and Permissions    
Chapter 6: Manipulating Files    
Chapter 7: Getting Information About the System      
Chapter 8: Configuring Your Unix or Linux Environment 
Chapter 9: Running Scripts and Programs 
Chapter 10: Writing Basic Scripts      
Chapter 11: Sending and Reading E-mail   
Chapter 12: Accessing the Internet   
Chapter 13: Working with Encoded and Compressed Files  
Chapter 14: Using Handy Utilities      
Chapter 15: Being Root      

Chapter 16: Sensational Unix and Linux Tricks   

Appendix A: Unix and Linux Reference  

Appendix B: What’s What and What’s Where        

Appendix C: Commands, Flags, and Arguments     

Index       

About the Author

Deborah S. Ray and Eric J. Ray are syndicated columnists and consultants. The authors of many books on computers and computing systems, the Rays have received several awards from the Society of Technical Communications, including an International Distinguished Technical Communication award and an International Excellence award.