Learning Unix for Mac OS X Tiger

by Dave Taylor

Beneath Mac OS X Tiger's easy-to-use Aqua interface lies a powerful Unix engine. Mac users know that Unix is at their fingertips, if only they knew how to access it. Learning Unix for Mac OS X Tiger provides Mac users with a user-friendly tour of the Unix world concealed beneath Mac OS X's hood and shows how to make the most use of the command-line tools.Thoroughly revised and updated for Mac OS X Tiger, this new edition introduces Mac users to the Terminal application and shows you how to navigate the command interface, explore hundreds of Unix applications that come with the Mac, and, most importantly, how to take advantage of both the Mac and Unix interfaces. Readers will learn how Learning Unix for Mac OS X Tiger is a clear, concise introduction to what you need to know to learn the basics of Unix on Tiger. If you want to master the command-line, this gentle guide to using Unix on Mac OS X Tiger is well worth its cover price.

260 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Dave Taylor has been involved in the online world since the ARPANET era and is recognized internationally as an expert in technology and business. He has published more than a thousand articles, launched four Internet startups, written over twenty business and technical books, and holds both an MBA and an MS Ed.

He runs the popular YouTube consumer electronics review channel AskDaveTaylor, writes for the Boulder Daily Camera newspaper, and contributes to various other publications online and in print. Dave teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in marketing, public speaking, film, and media & society at the University of Denver, where he has been recognized as a Leader in Teaching Excellence.

Based in Longmont, Colorado, Dave is an award-winning speaker, frequent conference and workshop presenter, and regular guest on radio and podcast programs. He is also an active member of his community and the father of three avid readers.

You can find Dave online at AskDaveTaylor.com and catch up on his latest film, game, and car reviews at PlanetDave.com

Reviews

[Philip · Rating 2 out of 5]

I would only recommend this for Apple users who are new to UNIX, it's not very comprehensive, and is more of an introduction to UNIX rather than a reference for someone who's an advanced user.