Learn how to develop powerful and robust shell scripts in order to get the most out of your Unix/Linux system.

Sams Teach Yourself COBOL in 24 Hours teaches the basics of COBOL programming in 24 step-by-step lessons. Each lesson builds on the previous one providing a solid foundation in COBOL programming concepts and techniques. This hands-on guide is the easiest, fastest way to begin creating standard COBOL compliant code. Business professionals and programmers from other languages will find this hands-on, task-oriented tutorial extremely useful for learning the essential features and concepts of COBOL programming. Writing a program can be a complex task. Concentrating on one development tool guides you to good results every time. There will be no programs that will not compile!

Author and Samba Team Member Gerald Carter dedicates most of this book to the processes of installing and configuring Samba, distinguishing between both Linux/Windows, and Unix/Windows-based systems. He discusses the mechanics of file sharing across the dual platforms and expertly outlines the means necessary to remedy common problems, including helping to identify which version of Samba you are running and where to look for the patch or bug fix you will need to resolve it. He also assists in locating utilities like autoconf that automatically compiles a system configuration file with common default settings. Finally, he discusses security and password issues, as well as peripheral support for server printers.

Teach Yourself Shell Programming in 14 Days is a true beginning level guide to the Bourne Shell. Everyone who works in UNIX uses one of its three shells. This tutorial shows uses how to exploit the Bourne Shell to optimize their system, increase productivity, and work more efficiently.

The networking tutorial offers a series of lessons ranging from design, customization and configuration to remote access, sharing resources, and security procedures.

This book includes coverage of the new and updated security features of Linux, and teaches the reader security fundamentals and how to think about security before they even install the software. This text is designed to provide a basic guide to resolving security involved in the use of Linux in workstation, small server, or small network environments.

This guide aims to simplify Emacs by organizing the program by function and platform. It not only teaches GNU Emacs but also the basics of other forms, such as XEmacs. The CD-ROM features extra tools including a FAQ section, source/binaries for Emacs, and quick reference cards.

In just 21 days, users can go to beginner or intermediate to the capability level of performing more advanced system administrator functions. The book covers the workshop configuration for all major flavors of UNIX and fills the void other books leave by being too narrowly focused.

Twenty-four step-by-step lessons for learning Red Hat Linux, including two CD-ROMs, which contain the publisher's edition of Red Hat Linux 7.

Aimed at first-time Linux installers, this book discusses topics such as how to log in, how to customize the environment, basic shell programming, how to read mail and send a reply, how to fax graphics and text, and how to file translation formats.