Includes Index.

"Covers OS X, Linux, and Solaris"--Cover.

What is this Unix stuff? -- Getting onto the system and using the command line -- Moving about the file system -- Listing files and managing disk usage -- Ownership and permissions -- Creating, moving, renaming, and deleting files and directories -- Looking into files -- Filters, pipes, and wildcards! -- Slicing and dicing command-pipe data -- An introduction to the vi editor -- Advanced vi tricks, tools, and techniques -- An overview of the emacs editor -- Introduction to command shells -- Advanced shell interaction -- Job control -- Shell programming overview -- Advanced shell programming -- Printing in the Unix environment -- Archives and backups -- Using email to communicate -- Connecting to remote systems using SSH and SFTP -- Searching for information and files -- Perl programming in Unix -- GNOME and the GUI environment.

In just 24 lessons of one hour or less, Sams Teach Yourself Unix in 24 Hours helps you get up and running with Unix and Unix-based operating systems such as Mac OS X and Linux. Designed for beginners with no previous experience using Unix, this book's straightforward, step-by-step approach makes it easy to learn. Each lesson clearly explains essential Unix tools and techniques from the ground up, helping you to become productive as quickly and efficently as possible. Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common Unix tasks. Practical, hands-on examples show you how to apply what you learn. Quizzes and excercises help you test your knowledge and stretch you skills. Notes and tips point out shotcuts and solutions. -- Back cover.