Linux Techniques: Programming, System Management and Applications

by Michael Collier

Amongst the cacophony of competing claims in the computer world, the Linux operating system is finding an increasingly powerful voice.As an alternative to Microsoft and Apple, it is proving attractive to many people through its completely open philosophy, together with the richly-featured galaxy of free software applications available.This book covers Linux from basic concepts to advanced techniques. Six programming languages are covered with coding examples for their general features. Three of the most popular Linux applications for desktop publishing, graphic design and audio editing are also introduced.Each chapter concludes with a set of practical computing exercises and questions for lecture room use.The text is divided into four books, the chapters of which 1 – INTRODUCING LINUX AND ITS COMMANDSChapter 1 Welcome to LinuxChapter 2 The Linux File StructureChapter 3 Linux CommandsChapter 4 Text EditorsBOOK 2 – PROGRAMMING WITHIN LINUXChapter 5 ProcessesChapter 6 Shell Language ProgrammingChapter 7 The awk Report GeneratorChapter 8 C Language programmingChapter 9 Using JavaChapter 10 Python ProgrammingChapter 11 Programming in PerlBOOK 3 – MANAGING LINUX SYSTEMSChapter 12 The Linux EnvironmentChapter 13 System Maintenance FacilitiesChapter 14 GUI Tools for System ControlBOOK 4 – INSTALLING AND USING APPLICATIONSChapter 15 Various ways of installing applicationsChapter 16 Using SCRIBUS for desktop publishingChapter 17 Using GIMP for producing imagesChapter 18 Using Audacity for audio editingAppendix A Summary of useful Linux Commands (bash)Appendix B The ASCII character set

212 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 18, 2015