Unix Book?

MuGeN

MuGeN

MuGeN

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Hi guys,

Have got to grips with git and vim and to complete the package I'd like to invest some time in really understanding unix... I'd like to be able to:

• write useful shell scripts
• properly administer web servers at a low level rather than using cPanel etc.
• get a greater understanding of the underlying infrastructure sitting under Mac OS X

And thats all really.

Could anyone recommend a good book that will do the job? I've had a look on Amazon but they dont seem to hit the nail on the head there seems to be loads of stuff which would be surplus to requirement...

Any ideas?
 
Normally i would say look for a book published by O'Reilly

I use books published by them for uni, some of them cover some unix applications, but ive found for technical reading, finding a bok from this publisher is the best way to go
 
These days you do not really need books there is plenty of information freely available on the internet. If you do want a good book to learn scripting than have a look at Unix Shell Programming - ISBN: 978-0672324901.
 
I agree with Shine, books are an outdated way to learn this kind of thing. The best way, imo, it to read articles online and then try to achieve something using the skills in the article.

This does apply more to topics which are subject to frequent change.
 
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