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From: unix@aw.com (B/C Operating Systems)
Subject: New Unix book
Message-ID: <CuA25K.Krs@aw.com>
Keywords: Unix, operating systems, new books
Organization: Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company
Date: Tue, 9 Aug 1994 17:05:44 GMT
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           Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Announces:
     A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE UNIX SYSTEM, THIRD EDITION
                       Mark G. Sobell 

Perfect for novice and experienced UNIX users alike, the 
new edition of A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE UNIX SYSTEM offers 
a comprehensive look at both SunOS 4.1.3 and Berkeley 
Software Distribution 4.3 (BSD). The third edition includes 
new chapters on Graphical User Interfaces, Networking 
(including accessing the Internet), the emacs text editor, 
and the Korn Shell as well as an in-depth look at the 
Bourne and C shells.

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE UNIX SYSTEM, THIRD EDITION is 
divided into two parts. Part I provides a step-by-step 
tutorial for readers who want to use this operating system 
for programming, electronic mail, networking, or other 
applications. Part II examines more than 75 UNIX utility 
programs, with examples that are useful applications. In 
addition, there are appendixes on the POSIX Standards and 
DECUs ULTRIX version of UNIX.

For a detailed ASCII brochure reply to:  UNIX@bc.aw.com.