Introduction to UNIX
New - Learn the core UNIX/Linux and Shell skills for everyday tasks.
This course provides you with the skills for using UNIX/Linux commands and utilities. You'll learn file manipulation, program execution and control, and the effective use of the shell and desktop environments. We'll review the concepts required to understand how UNIX works and the system's most commonly used commands. Data manipulation utilities and shell syntax for synthesizing command pipelines are emphasized. Bourne shell, Bash shell, and Korn shell programming techniques are taught so you can read and modify existing shell scripts and create your own. Desktop environments are explored from a user's perspective, including common window managers, Open Office utilities, and an introduction to configuration tools.