From Bash to Z Shell: Conquering the Command Line

Every Linux user, whether a system administrator or home user, should know the basics of shell programming. While using a mouse is sometimes an efficient entry method, shells are often the fastest and simplest way to execute a command. However, there are several different types of shells, and each has its benefits and consequences.





To help users become more comfortable with shell usage, Apress has published From Bash to Z-Shell: Conquering the Command Line, written by three regarded members of the shell community. Two of the authors, Oliver Kiddle and Peter Stephenson, have both worked on the advancement of the Z Shell for several years, while Jerry Peek is the author of the highly regarded "Power Tools" column in Linux Magazine. Together, these three authors have put together a volume that compares, contrasts, and will surely help any programmer become proficient at using the Bash and Z shells.

"A shell is a sophisticated way to control your computer--Unix, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and others. If you do more than the most basic operations, you can do many of them more powerfully and quickly with a shell and your keyboard than by using a mouse," according to the authors.

Highlights of From Bash to Z Shell:
* Compares and contrasts the two most popular shells - Bash and Z Shell
* Comprehensive scripting coverage appeals to both beginning and intermediate level shell users
* Contains hundreds of examples that can be applied to real-life projects

Source: press release

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