How to Teach Yourself UNIX
UNIX, which is one of the leading operating systems for both personal and business computers, can be difficult to install and maintain if you are inexperienced with the software. Many tutorials exist, however, that can teach you how to use UNIX properly, and help you to become more proficient in its applications.
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Familiarize yourself with all of the components of a UNIX operating system, including the kernel, which is the central operating system module, as well as the development environment, libraries, documents and the source code. Part of the desirability of a UNIX-based system is that everything is packaged together, and it is self-contained.
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Teach yourself UNIX by learning the most widely used commands, such as those used to navigate through files, edit those files, process text, perform maintenance and communicate with the operating system. Write these basic commands down on a handy index card for reference, since they're too bulky to remember easily.
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Concentrate on learning the basic program, or kernel, before you attempt to add new disks and partitions to the program. UNIX can be easily expanded from a single-user interface to a multi-level program, but it's important to master each level so that you don't get in over your head.
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Use books and tutorial software to teach yourself to install and maintain a UNIX operating system. Some tutorials, such as Dave Taylor's "Teach Yourself Unix System Administration in 24 Hours," breaks the UNIX system down into its individual components for easier understanding. These resources are available in computer stores, bookstores and on websites like Intuitive Systems (see Resources below).
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Visit online resources like UNIX Guru Universe to seek independent help for installing and maintaining the UNIX operating system (see Resources below). Many of these websites have discussion forums where you can post specific questions that will help you teach yourself UNIX. In addition, these resources are available to both beginners and experienced administrators.
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Tips & Warnings
UNIX, created in 1969 by employees of Bell labs, is one of the oldest operating systems in use. Today's UNIX systems have been split up into different branches since that first system, but many of the fundamentals are still the same.
