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The Mac OS X Command Line Kirk McElhearn

The Mac  OS X Command Line By Kirk McElhearn

The Mac OS X Command Line by Kirk McElhearn


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Summary

The Mac command line offers a faster, easier way to accomplish many tasks. It's also the medium for many commands that aren't accessible using the GUI. The Mac OS X Command Line is a clear, concise, tutorial-style introduction to all the major functionality provided by the command line.

The Mac OS X Command Line Summary

The Mac OS X Command Line: Unix Under the Hood by Kirk McElhearn

The Mac command line offers a faster, easier way to accomplish many tasks. It's also the medium for many commands that aren't accessible using the GUI. The Mac OS X Command Line is a clear, concise, tutorial-style introduction to all the major functionality provided by the command line. It's also packed with information the experienced users need, including little-known shortcuts and several chapters devoted to advanced topics. This is a book to get you started, but also a book you won't soon outgrow.

About Kirk McElhearn

Kirk McElhearn, co-author of the best-selling Mastering Mac OS X Third Edition, is a professional author, journalist and translator. He has written user manuals for many popular Macintosh programs, and articles for publications including MacWorld magazine and TidBITS.

Table of Contents

Introduction. Chapter 1: A Guided Tour of the Command Line. Chapter 2: Using Terminal. Interlude 1: Command Syntax. Chapter 3: Getting Help while in Terminal. Interlude 2: Names and Paths. Chapter 4: Navigating the File System. Interlude 3: Redirecting Input and Output. Chapter 5: Working with Files and Directories. Interlude 4: Cloning Your Mac OS X Startup Volume. Chapter 6: Saving Time on the Command Line. Interlude 5: The Versatile open Command. Chapter 7: Finding Files, Directories, and Everything Else. Interlude 6: Wildcards and Globbing. Chapter 8: Viewing Files. Chapter 9: Editing Text. Chapter 10: Printing. Chapter 11: Compressing, Decompressing, and Archiving Files. Chapter 12: Working with Users, Groups, and Permissions. Interlude 7: Using sudo. Chapter 13: Using the Network. Chapter 14: Managing Programs and Processes. Chapter 15: System Maintenance from the Command Line. Interlude 8: Using the Developer Tools. Chapter 16: Configuring the Shell. Interlude 9: Automating Commands. Appendix A: Further Reading. Index.

Additional information

GOR003788000
9780782143546
0782143547
The Mac OS X Command Line: Unix Under the Hood by Kirk McElhearn
Used - Very Good
Paperback
John Wiley & Sons Inc
2004-11-26
464
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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