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On this page and in the handouts posted on this page I will be
using the term 'Unix' generically to refer to both Unix and
Linux. Tecnically these are different operating systems, and
they do have slightly different syntaxes. These days most
people are actually using a version of the Linux operating
system, and not true Unix. For basic learning it will make very
little difference. However, if you are going to purchase a
reference book, then you want to know if you want a Unix
reference book or a Linux reference book. If you do not know,
then the safe bet is to choose the Linux reference book.
Here are some Unix tutorials that I have written:
(1) Unix Quick Start pdf
(2) Basic Emacs Keyboard Shortcuts pdf
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Unix in a Nutshell by
Arnold Robbins
This book is a standard Unix reference book for quick reference. If
you want a 'learner' book, then this book might not be appropriate.
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Linux in a Nutshell
This book is a standard Linux reference book for quick reference. If
you want a 'learner' book, then this book might not be appropriate.
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The Linux Command Line by Schotts
This book is more of a learner book for using the Linux operating
system. If you are an absolute beginner, then this book
is probably the best place to start.
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Learning GNU Emacs
If you are programming in an Unix environment, then you will need to
use a text editor. The two choices are Emacs and Vi. In
either case I am not sure if you need a book, but if you
cannot find a good tutorial on the web, or you simply want
one, then here is an option.
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Learning the vi and Vim Editors
If you are programming in an Unix environment, then you will need to
use a text editor. The two choices are Emacs and Vi. In
either case I am not sure if you need a book, but if you
cannot find a good tutorial on the web, or you simply want
one, then here is an option.
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