UNIX Hints & Hacks
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The book is set up so you can get as much information from each hint or hack that you feel is adequate for your skill level. Skilled system administrators have the knowledge to pick out the examples, understand them, and decide quickly the best way to perform the hack being discussed. For the beginner still learning UNIX, technical descriptions and how the system performs the commands or functions will be described in complete detail. The following is an example of how the hints and hacks in each chapter are structured:
Title of Hint or Hack
Description: 1-2 line description of the problem or issue under consideration
Example(s): Description of the example when necessary
(The following information will be present where appropriate.)
UNIX Flavor--if applicable
Shells supported
Syntax
Example explained
Command execution
Resulting output
Command execution explained
Resulting output explained
Reason: The rationale for the hint or hack
Real World Experiences: An example from an actual experience or typical situation where the hint or hack can be used to good effect
Other Resources: Places you can go to find additional information
Web site URLs
Man pages
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