New UNIX Complete Reference Published

February 20, 2007; 04:45 AM
UNIX: THE COMPLETE REFERENCE, 2nd EDITION by Kenneth Rosen, Douglas Host, Rachel Klee, James Farber, & Richard Rosinski is available now.

This expansive resource is fully revised and updated to cover every aspect of UNIX. It provides step-by-step instructions on how to install and configure UNIX on a PC or Mac and use all the powerful tools and utilities, as well as up-to-date examples, new features, and advanced options.

Among many other topics, the authors explain how to administer systems and networks, develop applications, and secure the UNIX environment. Updated chapters on UNIX desktops, Samba, Python, Java, Apache, and UNIX Web development are included. The book covers all UNIX variants, including Linux, Solaris, HP-UX, AIX, FreeBSD, and Mac OS X.

Ken Rosen is a distinguished author of textbooks in computer science and mathematics with more than 22 years of experience working at AT&T and Bell Labs.

Douglas Host worked at AT&T and Bell Labs and has more than 29 years' experience working on computing and network projects.

Rachel Klee is a computer science teacher and UNIX expert.

James Farber is a member of the technical staff at Avaya and formerly worked at AT&T and Bell Labs.

Richard Rosinski is vice president of professional services at VoiceGenie Technologies and worked at AT&T and Bell Labs for 18 years.