UNIX for Mac OS X: Visual QuickPro Guide (Paperback)

With Mac OS X, Apple has completely rebuilt the Macintosh operating system from the ground up--and yes, it's Unix that's running this new Mac OS. Mac users can now use the terminal command line to write a Perl script, automate batch commands, run an Apache server, use sendmail, and grep to their heart's delight. And alternately, many experienced Unix programmers are thrilled to be able to write shell scripts on the Mac platform. Unix for Mac OS X: Visual QuickPro Guide shows readers how to configure their Unix environment, navigate permissions, directories and files, run handy Unix utilities, configure and run the Apache Web server, and much more. In addition, readers will learn how to protect their files with Unix's security tools, and how to fix their Macs when things go wrong.

Table of Contents

Introduction.
1. What is Unix, and Why Is It Good?
2. Using the Command Line.
3. Getting Help and Using the Unix Manual.
4. Useful Unix Utilities.
5. Using Files and Directories.
6. Editing and Printing Files.
7. Configuring Your Unix Environment.
8. Working with Permissions and Ownership.
9. Creating and Using Scripts.
10. Connecting Over the Internet.
11. Introduction to Systems Administration.
12. Security.
13. Installing Software from Source Code.
14. Installing and Configuring Servers.
Appendix A. For More Information.
Appendix B. Glossary.
Index.