Linux.Command.Line.and.Shell.Scripting.Bible.3rd.Edition.111898384X

Talk directly to your system for a faster workflow with automation capability Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible is your essential Linux guide. With detailed instruction and abundant examples, this book teaches you how to bypass the graphical interface and communicate directly with your computer, saving time and expanding capability. This third edition incorporates thirty pages of new functional examples that are fully updated to align with the latest Linux features. Beginning with command line fundamentals, the book moves into shell scripting and shows you the practical application of commands in automating frequently performed functions. This guide includes useful tutorials, and a desk reference value of numerous examples. The Linux command line allows you to type specific shell commands directly into the system to manipulate files and query system resources. Command line statements can be combined into short programs called shell scripts, a practice increasing in popularity due to its usefulness in automation. This book is a complete guide providing detailed instruction and expert advice working within this aspect of Linux. Write simple script utilities to automate tasks Understand the shell, and create shell scripts Produce database, e-mail, and web scripts Study scripting examples ranging from basic to advanced Whether used as a tutorial or as a quick reference, this book contains information that every Linux user should know. Why not learn to use the system to its utmost capability? Linux is a robust system with tremendous potential, and Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible opens the door to new possibilities. Table of Contents Part I: The Linux Command Line Chapter 1: Starting with Linux Shells Chapter 2: Getting to the Shell Chapter 3: Basic bash Shell Commands Chapter 4: More bash Shell Commands Chapter 5: Understanding the Shell Chapter 6: Using Linux Environment Variables Chapter 7: Understanding Linux File Permissions Chapter 8: Managing Filesystems Chapter 9: Installing Software Chapter 10: Working with Editors Part II: Shell Scripting Basics Chapter 11: Basic Script Building Chapter 12: Using Structured Commands Chapter 13: More Structured Commands Chapter 14: Handling User Input Chapter 15: Presenting Data Chapter 16: Script Control Part III: Advanced Shell Scripting Chapter 17: Creating Functions Chapter 18: Writing Scripts for Graphical Desktops Chapter 19: Introducing sed and gawk Chapter 20: Regular Expressions Chapter 21: Advanced sed Chapter 22: Advanced gawk Chapter 23: Working with Alternative Shells Part IV: Creating Practical Scripts Chapter 24: Writing Simple Script Utilities Chapter 25: Producing Scripts for Database, Web, and E-Mail Chapter 26: Creating Fun Little Shell Scripts Appendix A: Quick Guide to bash Commands Appendix B: Quick Guide to sed and gawk