UNIX for the impatient
Paul W. Abrahams
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at 250 WPM13h 44m
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UNIX for the impatient
Published
1996
Publisher
Addison-Wesley Pub. Co.
Pages
824
ISBN-10
0201823764
Description
Thoroughly updated to account for recent developments, the Second Edition of UNIX for the Impatient is an in-depth, comprehensive guide to UNIX - a handbook you can use both for learning and as a ready reference. Clear, concise, and readable, the book is written for the technically oriented UNIX user who doesn't want to wade through verbose tutorials, but isn't already an expert. Its functional organization makes it easy to find the right tool for any task, with a complete alphabetical summary providing fast lookup of commands, options, and subcommands. An extensive discussion of underlying UNIX concepts, supplemented by a glossary, enables even a UNIX beginner to penetrate the mysteries of UNIX terminology. . The Second Edition is based on the IEEE POSIX.2 Standard now widely adopted by UNIX vendors and implementors. Descriptions of commands and facilities have been extensively revised to conform to the POSIX specifications and extended to cover the entire set of POSIX.2 user utilities. As before, important System V, BSD, and GNU variations and enhancements are also presented.
Subjects
Tax administration
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
Operating systems
Modern Operating Systems
Interactive Computing Series
Operating System Concepts
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in UNIX for the impatient?
This edition of UNIX for the impatient has approximately 824 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read UNIX for the impatient?
For most readers, UNIX for the impatient typically takes between 17h 10m and 11h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 206,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 13h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 28 days • Estimated word count: 206,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of UNIX for the impatient?
The estimated word count for UNIX for the impatient is approximately 206,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of UNIX for the impatient?
UNIX for the impatient was written by Paul W. Abrahams.
When was UNIX for the impatient published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.