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With the growing popularity of Linux and the advent of Darwin, Unix has metamorphosed into something new and exciting. No longer perceived as a difficult operating system, more and more users are discovering the advantages of Unix for the first time. But whether you are a newcomer or a Unix power user, you'll find yourself thumbing through the goldmine of information in the new edition of Unix Power Tools to add to your store of knowledge. Want to try something new? Check this book first, and you're sure to find a tip or trick that will prevent you from learning things the hard way. The latest edition of this best-selling favorite is loaded with advice about almost every aspect of Unix, covering all the new technologies that users need to know. In addition to vital information on Linux, Darwin, and BSD, Unix Power Tools 3rd Edition now offers more coverage of bash, zsh, and other new shells, along with discussions about modern utilities and applications. Several sections focus on security and Internet access. And there is a new chapter on access to Unix from Windows, addressing the heterogeneous nature of systems today. You'll also find expanded coverage of software installation and packaging, as well as basic information on Perl and Python. Unix Power Tools 3rd Edition is a browser's book...like a magazine that you don't read from start to finish, but leaf through repeatedly until you realize that you've read it all. Bursting with cross-references, interesting sidebars explore syntax or point out other directions for exploration, including relevant technical details that might not be immediately apparent. The book includes articles abstracted from other O'Reilly books, new information that highlights program tricks and gotchas, tips posted to the Net over the years, and other accumulated wisdom. Affectionately referred to by readers as "the" Unix book, UNIX Power Tools provides access to information every Unix user is going to need to know. It will help you think creatively about UNIX, and will help you get to the point where you can analyze your own problems. Your own solutions won't be far behind. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ O'Reilly Media; 3rd edition (December 3, 2002)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 1154 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0596003307


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 02


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.13 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 2.6 x 9.19 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #890,073 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #8 in BSD Operating System #40 in Unix Shell #149 in Power Tools (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Power book for power users
This is one of the best technical book that I bought in the last 10 years, at least from the organizational and layout point of the view. It contains hundreds of short articles, page or two in length organized in a remarkable way of cross-referenced, alamanc-like book. Articles are logically organized in chapters so you can read the book from cover to cover if you wish. However more likely you'll end up reading the book more randomly, following the cross-references. (I have some bad experience with the books organized in this way but this one is a clear exception.) The book is written for beginners and experts alike, since I'm a Unix newbie I can only confirm that; I hate to say but the life of Unix SA would be much easier if the man pages would be organized in a similar way -- including examples that're almost never there. I'm waiting for O'Reilly to update their "Unix CD Bookshelf" with third edition of this book because it's a little too heavy for carrying it with me. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2002 by Ales Kavsek
    • The one Unix book that I'd like to have if stranded all alone on an island with a linux system!!
I'm an analog IC designer moonlighting as a linux hacker (I'm actually addicted). I try to build software, write shell scripts and customize my desktop to death. I picked up this book a year or two back and I think I've probably used it almost every single day to look up something or the other. I probably own about 20 linux related books (more than my engineering books) but this is the one that I would run out with when the firealarm sounds. Here is my short summary of my feelings about this book. - this book (primarily) caters to intermediate to advanced users - I would still recommend this for linux beginners as a reference to check up when every other beginner book fails. There are introductory chapters on shell scripting which could put some of the dedicated shell scripting books to shame - One of the fundamental holy grail that linux books try to achieve (and in which they often fail) is to find a good balance between breadth and depth - both qualities which the subject of Unix do not shy away from. So a Linux beginner picks up an introductory book which addresses just one linux issue and before he knows it-he has gathered enough knowledge and the book just picks up dust. Or he could pick up a book that claims to be a reference and skims over all the items with little depth and boom when he really needs information about a particular topic he finds that the book is too shallow. The "Unix Power Tools" book, I'm happy to say achieves this good balance between depth and breadth in very good measure. Ex. When I was confused about the intricacies of bash quoting or I/O redirecition, this book came to my rescue. The Unix command "find" which was buried under a 4-year old alias for me owing to it's complexities, suddenly developed a fascination for me after I discovered it's myriad use and value from the multiple pages that this book devoted to it's demystifcation. - I bought the O'Reilly books - "Linux in a Nutshell" and "Essential system Administration" with the purpose of using them as references - The first one was just too shallow for my requirements and taste and I use it basically as a replacement for online man pages. The second one has it's very niche, but only in specific circumstances. So they have been put to use probably just 1/10th of what the "Power Tools" book has been put to - I'm not a guy who is driven to write reviews i.e unless I am totally ecstatic or totally disgusted with a product and you probably have guessed where I stand with this one. I waited 1 or two years and I somehow felt that I owe this review to this book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2006 by Jose Robins
    • A great resource
This volume is very comprehensive. A great resource.
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2022 by Jessie
    • If you are going to use unix and want to customize your shell..
..and learn programming...and best practices...etc., then buy the book.
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2023 by iisaphd
    • Amazing
This book was exactly what I needed. As a self-taught web developer who gets tripped up on remote linux boxes, this book provides an in-depth look at many aspects of *nux use and administration, especially the various shells and filters. I really liked the opening chapters that provided a theoretical understanding of what Unix is, how it evolved, and what it's good for. One of the best features is the organization of the book. The book is organized into clusters of chapters on a general theme such scripting. Each chapter focuses on one aspect of that theme, such as "Bash scripting" or "Perl Scripting." Individual chapters are themselves split into numbered sections (supplied in the footer of every page). The main idea is that you can and should read the sections of interest to you rather reading cover to cover. It's especially brilliant because, like a properly abstracted software design, the text is extensively cross-referenced inline making it easy to jump to the relevant section for more detail on a supporting topic. The main reason I gave this book a 4 instead of a 5 is that the information is somewhat dated (2001?). For example, the section on GUIs and internet security is really old (although some of that is still relevant as well). However, it still contains valuable information on shell scripting, tools like `sed` and many topics which have have thus far continued to be true. I can't imagine gathering this information as easily through a google search. Plus, the authors are all vetted experts in their fields. It won't teach you everything you need to know about Unix, but it will give you an in depth grasp on many topics, and it's a fantastic reference for someone like me who struggles to work in a Unix environment already and wants a firmer grasp. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2013 by Bryce Fisher-Fleig
    • The UNIX bible!
Back in 1995 I started working at a client and all the UNIX guys had this book on their desk. I was a newbie at that time and the book helped me out a lot. It was clear and to the point. There is so much useful information. Recently I got my own copy because I had to jump back into the UNIX world and having this book around make me feel like I can handle any task that may be required. This is a must have if you want to dabble or become a pro in UNIX. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2007 by James
    • A great resource for Unix users
A must have for anyone using Unix. Someone “borrowed” my last copy; ordered a new one.
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2021 by JoeT
    • Worthwhile
Many interesting and useful tips. Worth getting. I use it with Mac OSX.
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2021 by Mofox

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