On Mon, 16 Jun 2008, Cloutman, David wrote:
I would add to absolute must-know commands:
It might be more useful to look up 'unix command reference' (or 'solaris
command reference' as appropriate) on your favorite internet search
engine.
which - This will tell you where the binary file
On Jun 13, 2008, at 1:45 PM, Cindee Phillips wrote:
Hello all,
I realize this is a bit off-topic for this list, but I'm hoping
someone might have some advice or recommendations for me concerning
Unix training.
I moved from cataloging to our systems position two years ago. At
the time,
As most linux distros and unix systems share a common history, many
commands are similar but have more or less options. If you want to
experiment with linux distro's, I can recommend trying out VirtualBox
[1] , which is now distributed by sun. It is free for non-comercial
use (teaching yourself
Hello all,
I realize this is a bit off-topic for this list, but I'm hoping someone might
have some advice or recommendations for me concerning Unix training.
I moved from cataloging to our systems position two years ago. At the time, we
were on a maintenance contract with our ILS vendor,
On Fri, 13 Jun 2008, Cindee Phillips wrote:
Hello all,
I realize this is a bit off-topic for this list, but I'm hoping someone
might have some advice or recommendations for me concerning Unix
training.
[trimmed]
I learn pretty well on my own (I figured out by myself most of the basic
Unix
If you like book learning, I'd suggest Unix System Administration
Handbook (ISBN 978-0130206015).
I highly recommend this book. Read it. Learn it. Hold it close to your
heart during times of despair...
Does anyone have any experience with any of these programs they'd be
willing to share?...
@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: [CODE4LIB] Unix training options?
Hello all,
I realize this is a bit off-topic for this list, but I'm hoping someone
might have some advice or recommendations for me concerning Unix
training.
I moved from cataloging to our systems position two years ago. At the
time, we were
Hi Cindee,
I would look at your local community colleges to see if they have any
classes if yu haven't already done so. I know not all of them have a good
practical course in UNIX, but many of them do.
Edward
On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 4:45 PM, Cindee Phillips [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello all,
I would second the previous suggestions to install Linux. I wouldn't do
it as a dual-boot or virtual server (a la vmware), but rather get a used
pc -- we have a Discount Computer store here in Austin that has stacks
of old Dell desktops in the $50-$75 dollar range which would be fine
as a Linux
