Even in the esoteric world of computing, the Unix operating system is an enigma wrapped up in a riddle. Now, with UNIX SECRETS, you can rise to guru status and master the tricks and quirks of this popular, powerful operating system -- from shells and process management to networking and software development.

With guru's guru James C. Armstrong, Jr., as your guide, you'll discover the secrets of optimizing Unix configurations for peak performance, take advantage of undocumented features, and even get expert tips on UUCP, TCP/IP, Ethernet, e-mail, net news, and Internet protocols. Perfect for the Unix user who is familiar with the basics of Unix and wants to gain top-notch experience with Unix tools, UNIX SECRETS also covers the popular Linux version of Unix, as well as Awk, Perl, Lex, and Yacc.

Plus, on the book's bonus CD-ROM, you'll find time-saving shell scripts, all the examples from the book, and source code to many public domain Unix programs. Additionally, the CD-ROM features invaluable Unix utilities and shareware programs, including GNU Emacs, BASH, UUCP, TeX Utilities, and GNU C++ Compiler.