Unix for Mac OS X (Visual Quickpro Guide)

With Mac OS X, Apple has completely rebuilt the Macintosh operating system from the ground upQand yes, itUs Unix thatUs running this new Mac OS. Mac users can now use the terminal command line to write a Perl script, automate batch commands, run an Apache server, use sendmail, and grep to their heartUs delight. And alternately, many experienced Unix programmers are thrilled to be able to write shell scripts on the Mac platform. Unix for Mac OS X: Visual QuickPro Guide shows readers how to configure their Unix environment, navigate permissions, directories and files, run handy Unix utilities, configure and run the Apache Web server, and much more. In addition, readers will learn how to protect their files with UnixUs security tools, and how to fix their Macs when things go wrong. This book is a great introduction to Unix for people who love the Mac. And if you're already an experienced Unix user, this is the book you want to give to your Mac-using friends so they'll stop asking you for Unix help.