Sinossi
1 Why UNIX?.- Popularity of UNIX.- What is UNIX?.- Applications of UNIX.- Characteristics of UNIX.- History of UNIX.- Licensing.- 2 Computer Basics.- Basic Functions of Computer.- Components of Computer System.- CPU.- Role of Memory.- Main Memory Units.- Auxiliary Memory Units.- Input/Output Units.- Programs.- Computer Languages.- How an Operating System Works.- 3 Examples of the Use of UNIX.- Office Automation.- Office Automation Using UNIX.- Work Stations.- Sharing of Files.- Electronic Mail.- Communication between Terminals.- Word Processors.- Data Base Management Systems.- Computer Networks.- Total Office Automation Systems.- Problems of Ideographic Word Processing.- Development of Office Automation Software.- Program Development.- Man-Machine Interfaces.- Easy-to-Use Files.- Combining Programs.- Programming Language C.- Use of the Editor.- Supervision of Object Program Preparation.- Supervision of Source Programs.- Design of User Interfaces.- Control of Devices.- 4 Characteristic Features of UNIX.- File System and its Hierarchical Tree Structure.- What Is a File?.- Hierarchical Structures.- File Structure of UNIX.- Directories for Users.- Transfer between Directories.- Protection of Files.- Uniqueness of Files by Path Names.- Special Input/Output Files.- Input to and Output from Files.- Files Used to Run UNIX.- Command Processing Language Shell.- Command Processing System.- The UNIX Command Processing System: Shell.- Simple Clear Commands.- Definition of Commands.- Wild Card Characters.- Shell Procedures.- Data Flow and Pipes.- Background Jobs.- An Abundance of Software.- Software Environment of UNIX.- Control of User Access.- Handling of Files.- Execution of Programs.- Status Reports.- Communication.- Computer Languages.- Program Development Tools.- Creation of Documents.- Formatting of Documents.- Processing of Files.- Games, CAI, Miscellaneous.- CSHELL from UCB.- Additions to System III.- Miscellaneous Features.- Fully Duplex Communications.- UNIX Runs Even on Relatively Small Computers.- Easily Transferred System.- In Conclusion.- Authors' Postscript.- References.
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