Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible - Third Edition
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Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible - Third Edition
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Overview of this book
The Linux command line enables 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. Linux is a robust system with tremendous potential, and Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible opens the door to new possibilities.
Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible is your essential Linux guide. It contains 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 book is a complete guide providing detailed instruction and expert advice working within this aspect of Linux. Whether used as a tutorial or as a quick reference, this book contains information that every Linux user should know.
Table of Contents (34 chapters)
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Introduction
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
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Appendix A: Quick Guide to bash Commands
Appendix B: Quick Guide to sed and gawk
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