Treffer: Mastering LinuxPreface

Linux is one of the great success stories of open-source, community-developed software. It is increasingly used as Web and application servers, software development platforms, personal workstations, and research machines. In computer science and engineering departments, you’ll find Linux systems in classrooms, programming labs, and computer centers, not just because Linux is free, but also because it offers a rich computing environment for teaching and learning. From its beginning in 1991, and with help from the GNU Project, Linux has evolved quickly and has brought new powers and conveniences to users. Competency on Linux will be important for any serious computer professional. This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to Linux concepts, usage, and programming. The text helps you master Linux with a wellselected set of topics. Hands-on practice is encouraged; it is the only way to gain familiarity with an operating system. A primer gets you started quickly. The chapters lead you from user interfaces, commands and filters, Shell scripting, the file system, networking, to kernel system calls. There are many examples