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Using the UNIX Operating System

X415 (3 semester units in EECS)

This comprehensive introduction to the UNIX operating system leads you through logging in, the visual editor, file management, text processing, electronic mail, the directory structure, UNIX handling of files and processes, basic shell utilities, and writing shell scripts. (Using UNIX to write programs is not covered.)

The course provides a conceptual framework and a series of successful interactions with UNIX. Much of the course involves individualized, self-paced learning.

Note: The course requires access to a UNIX system or a system capable of running the Linux operating system. If your ISP does not provide this service, many other services are available to you by entering "UNIX shell account" into your favorite search engine.

Prerequisite: This online course requires facility in using the World Wide Web to perform tasks such as locating information, performing Internet searches, and referencing Internet sites. Textbooks are not included.

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