Teach Yourself Unix in a Week

by Dave Taylor

This teach-yourself tutorial is designed to take readers from novices to experienced users in just seven days. All the major versions are explored, as well as UNIX features, commands, and tools, for immediate productivity in the UNIX environment. Covers file handling, pipes and filters, text editors, shells, and more.

736 pages, Paperback

First published February 23, 1994

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

[Owen Lindsell · Rating 2 out of 5]

You could sue the author for the title alone. Needless to say it doesn't teach you much. I read it from cover to cover in week no problem.