Unix Books


bash Cookbook: Solutions and Examples for bash Users (Cookbooks (O'Reilly))bash Cookbook: Solutions and Examples for bash Users (Cookbooks (O'Reilly))
Best Price: $29.18
This book is indeed a "Cookbook"; nice examples on how to do lots of stuff. It is...
Programming Perl (3rd Edition)Programming Perl (3rd Edition)
Best Price: $21.39
It is difficult to study perl using only this book. Learning perl is the best way to study...
Understanding the Linux Kernel, Third EditionUnderstanding the Linux Kernel, Third Edition
Best Price: $27.92
I purchased this book as a complimentary book for the regular OS text books, so far the coverage...
Learning the bash Shell (In a Nutshell (O'Reilly))Learning the bash Shell (In a Nutshell (O'Reilly))
Best Price: $19.57
This book provided a solid resource to start writing shell scripts in bash. It is well written,...
Learning the vi and Vim EditorsLearning the vi and Vim Editors
Best Price: $19.44
vi, like many of the utilities developed during the early years of Unix, has a reputation for...


Classic Shell ScriptingClassic Shell Scripting
Best Price: $20.49
I've scrolled through lots of books, there is so much information out there, but this book has a...
Linux Pocket GuideLinux Pocket Guide
Best Price: $5.28
While this may be an excellent reference for experienced Linux users, it will be of very limited...
VMware ESX Server in the Enterprise: Planning and Securing Virtualization ServersVMware ESX Server in the Enterprise: Planning and Securing Virtualization Servers
Best Price: $39.66
This book was useful both as a reference book to look up individual topics (I used it that way...
SCJP Sun Certified Programmer for Java 5 Study Guide (Exam 310-055) (Certification Press Study Guides)SCJP Sun Certified Programmer for Java 5 Study Guide (Exam 310-055) (Certification Press Study Guides)
Best Price: $24.95
i have just passed my exam with 97%. This book covers everything that you need to know for SCJP5...
DNS and BIND (5th Edition)DNS and BIND (5th Edition)
Best Price: $28.48
This book is a good in-depth resource for anyone who wants a very comprehensive understanding of...


Unix in a Nutshell, Fourth EditionUnix in a Nutshell, Fourth Edition
Best Price: $20.07
I've got two versions of this book: the blue cover version and the one that came in my CD...
Linux in a Nutshell (In a Nutshell (O'Reilly))Linux in a Nutshell (In a Nutshell (O'Reilly))
Best Price: $24.96
This book consists of one large section that is mostly distilled man pages, along with more...
Mac OS X Leopard Pocket Guide (Pocket Reference)Mac OS X Leopard Pocket Guide (Pocket Reference)
Best Price: $8.03
the best "in hand" tool for the switcher, simple yet direct to the point in assisting...
sed & awk (2nd Edition)sed & awk (2nd Edition)
Best Price: $19.07
This book is like a big tutorial series, packed with tons of applicable examples. It is not a...
Unix Network Programming, Volume 1: The Sockets Networking API (3rd Edition) (Addison-Wesley Professional Computing Series)Unix Network Programming, Volume 1: The Sockets Networking API (3rd Edition) (Addison-Wesley Professional Computing Series)
Best Price: $54.77
The Best series of books to learn Network programming from. The BEST in the world. Nothing comes...

A Guide to UNIX Using Linux, Fourth Edition (Networking (Thomson Course Technology))A Guide to UNIX Using Linux, Fourth Edition (Networking (Thomson Course Technology))
Best Price: $79.28
Written with a clear, straightforward writing style and packed with step-by-step projects for...
Sams Teach Yourself Unix in 24 Hours (4th Edition) (Teach Yourself -- Hours)Sams Teach Yourself Unix in 24 Hours (4th Edition) (Teach Yourself -- Hours)
Best Price: $20.99
Having tried to get into the Linux/Unix world a few times unsuccessfully in the past. I found...
Linux Networking Cookbook (Linux)Linux Networking Cookbook (Linux)
Best Price: $24.98
The 'Linux Networking Cookbook' is a wonderful addition for any admin or developer that is using...
Essential System Administration, Third EditionEssential System Administration, Third Edition
Best Price: $28.04
The first thing to understand is that my 3 star rating isn't for the book itself, but for the...
Learning the UNIX Operating System, Fifth EditionLearning the UNIX Operating System, Fifth Edition
Best Price: $11.09
Excellent program - I just decided that I would not be able to use Linux while in school

Advanced Programming in the UNIX(R) Environment (2nd Edition) (Addison-Wesley Professional Computing Series)Advanced Programming in the UNIX(R) Environment (2nd Edition) (Addison-Wesley Professional Computing Series)
Best Price: $51.99
Its a very extensive book that covers concepts and advanced features of UNIX. It covers UNIX...
VI Editor Pocket ReferenceVI Editor Pocket Reference
Best Price: $4.47
If you use the vi editor often, you won't need this book. If, however, you're like me and use...
Version Control with SubversionVersion Control with Subversion
Best Price: $26.39
Subversion, a successor to CVS is a widly used, novel approach to versioning of filesystems....
Linux Device Drivers, 3rd EditionLinux Device Drivers, 3rd Edition
Best Price: $21.40
This books must be the top priority for ever developer who wants to develop emebedded systems,...
Absolute FreeBSD: The Complete Guide to FreeBSD, 2nd EditionAbsolute FreeBSD: The Complete Guide to FreeBSD, 2nd Edition
Best Price: $34.75
This is an excellent book, plenty of information and very well written, covering every aspect of...

The Cathedral & the Bazaar: Musings on Linux and Open Source by an Accidental RevolutionaryThe Cathedral & the Bazaar: Musings on Linux and Open Source by an Accidental Revolutionary
Best Price: $6.45
I could not put this book down. In a nutshell: it's is about software and development models....
LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell (In a Nutshell (O'Reilly))LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell (In a Nutshell (O'Reilly))
Best Price: $34.55
Lets make this clear if you haven't memorized all man commands yet then you definately need to...
Managing Projects with GNU Make (Nutshell Handbooks)Managing Projects with GNU Make (Nutshell Handbooks)
Best Price: $16.77
I've used make and makefiles for many years. In my current product development there was...
Ubuntu Hacks: Tips & Tools for Exploring, Using, and Tuning Linux (Hacks)Ubuntu Hacks: Tips & Tools for Exploring, Using, and Tuning Linux (Hacks)
Best Price: $6.00
Information presented is solid for an older distribution, but is not relevant for v8.04. Ubuntu...
UNIX, Third Edition (Visual QuickStart Guide)UNIX, Third Edition (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Best Price: $18.41
I was wondering through the Unix maze, untill this small title cleared everything up. A little...

Managing Projects with GNU Make (Nutshell Handbooks)Managing Projects with GNU Make (Nutshell Handbooks)
Best Price: $16.77
I've used make and makefiles for many years. In my current product development there was...
Running LinuxRunning Linux
Best Price: $27.00
BEWARE: Many of these customer reviews are dated. For example, the best and worst cited by...
UNIX System Administration Handbook (3rd Edition)UNIX System Administration Handbook (3rd Edition)
Best Price: $47.00
For me, the greatness of this book resides in the cross platform explanations of how various...
Unix Programming Environment (Prentice-Hall Software Series)Unix Programming Environment (Prentice-Hall Software Series)
Best Price: $20.00
If are Unix or Linux geek, this book is for you...as a refernce book, specially for novice....ed
Unix Power Tools, Third EditionUnix Power Tools, Third Edition
Best Price: $40.11
I've worked in IT for 20+ years, and this is one of the best books I've found. What an index!...

Python for Unix and Linux System AdministrationPython for Unix and Linux System Administration
Best Price: $31.49
Python is an ideal language for solving problems, especially in Linux and Unix networks. With...
UNIX for DummiesUNIX for Dummies
Best Price: $6.45
First, this is a beginner's book. It does the job, no question. If you already know the basics...
My New Mac: 52 Simple Projects to Get You StartedMy New Mac: 52 Simple Projects to Get You Started
Best Price: $12.22
The major alternative to PCs with the Windows OS is the Macintosh. "My New Mac" is a...
Survival Analysis Using SAS: A Practical GuideSurvival Analysis Using SAS: A Practical Guide
Best Price: $34.00
This is by far the best SAS book I own (and I have a whole shelf full). I have made use of it...
Sun (R) Certified System Administrator for Solaris (TM) 10 Study Guide (Exams 310-200 & 310-202)Sun (R) Certified System Administrator for Solaris (TM) 10 Study Guide (Exams 310-200 & 310-202)
Best Price: $26.50
The Solaris part 1 exam covered topics not included in this book. Positive reviews of this book...

A Practical Guide to UNIX(R) for Mac OS(R) X UsersA Practical Guide to UNIX(R) for Mac OS(R) X Users
Best Price: $23.49
Very useful for someone who wants to learn to use Unix on the Mac and has prior knowledge of...
Producing Open Source Software: How to Run a Successful Free Software ProjectProducing Open Source Software: How to Run a Successful Free Software Project
Best Price: $7.00
Issues specific to Open Source are well-covered in this book. I found the section titled...
UNIX(R) Shells by Example (4th Edition) (By Example)UNIX(R) Shells by Example (4th Edition) (By Example)
Best Price: $29.98
This book is broad-based in its approach to Unix shells and shell programming, and because it...
Linux System AdministrationLinux System Administration
Best Price: $15.13
I shelled out the full price for this at a local bookstore with the hopes that it could help me...
sed and awk Pocket Reference, 2nd Editionsed and awk Pocket Reference, 2nd Edition
Best Price: $1.99
Handy for those who don't use sed and awk every day. I keep it in my cube.

Mastering Unix Shell Scripting: Bash, Bourne, and Korn Shell Scripting for Programmers, System Administrators, and UNIX GurusMastering Unix Shell Scripting: Bash, Bourne, and Korn Shell Scripting for Programmers, System Administrators, and UNIX Gurus
Best Price: $33.44
I have been a Unix Systems Administrator for ten years but am weak in creating my own Unix shell...
Eclipse IDE Pocket GuideEclipse IDE Pocket Guide
Best Price: $4.94
I thought this would be a handy little "tips and tricks" reference. It basically just...
Exploring Expect: A Tcl-based Toolkit for Automating Interactive Programs (Nutshell Handbooks)Exploring Expect: A Tcl-based Toolkit for Automating Interactive Programs (Nutshell Handbooks)
Best Price: $19.74
I picked up Exploring Expect: A Tcl-based Toolkit for Automating Interactive Programs (Nutshell...
Advanced Programming in the UNIX Environment: Paperback Edition (2nd Edition) (Addison-Wesley Professional Computing Series)Advanced Programming in the UNIX Environment: Paperback Edition (2nd Edition) (Addison-Wesley Professional Computing Series)
Best Price: $44.50
Three years ago, this second edition was released in hardcover. A worthy and needed updating of...
Building Embedded Linux SystemsBuilding Embedded Linux Systems
Best Price: $14.08
This book was a highly recommended reference book at my previous job at an embedded systems...

Harley Hahn's Guide to Unix and LinuxHarley Hahn's Guide to Unix and Linux
Best Price: $65.00
A sample copy of this book arrived in my mailbox at the university (UofM-Dearborn) where I...
Crystal Reports: A Beginner's GuideCrystal Reports: A Beginner's Guide
Best Price: $16.61
I am coming from a VBA background learning about this new software. This book is a great...
Learning the vi Editor (6th Edition)Learning the vi Editor (6th Edition)
Best Price: $12.90
Although this is the 6th edition of this book, while I was reading it, I still felt like I was...
Essential CVS (Essentials)Essential CVS (Essentials)
Best Price: $25.17
This is a good book if you are looking to establish version control with CVS. It covers the...
Rails Cookbook (Cookbooks (O'Reilly))Rails Cookbook (Cookbooks (O'Reilly))
Best Price: $11.60
I used this book for a grad class project that had to do with building multimedia database...

SSH, The Secure Shell: The Definitive GuideSSH, The Secure Shell: The Definitive Guide
Best Price: $22.84
The main problem with this book is not that it is incomplete, but that you will probably have to...
Learning GNU Emacs, Third EditionLearning GNU Emacs, Third Edition
Best Price: $17.18
Emacs comes with great documentation, and there is a ton of it on the web. Nevertheless a...
Solaris 10: The Complete Reference (Complete Reference Series)Solaris 10: The Complete Reference (Complete Reference Series)
Best Price: $28.78
Most of the services for Solaris 10 are under control of the service management facility (smf -...
Building a Server with FreeBSD 7Building a Server with FreeBSD 7
Best Price: $20.17
A good quick reference, and ties in well with the topics presented in Absolute FreeBSD (2nd ed)...
Linux iptables Pocket ReferenceLinux iptables Pocket Reference
Best Price: $4.79
Last year, I was forced to become a fly-by-night system administrator. I worked for a small,...
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