Exploring NFS in UNIX
If your computer is on a LAN, the computer is probably set up to share files with other computers. Quite a few different schemes enable computers to use files on other machines. These schemes are named [more…]
Who Goes There? Understanding Permissions in UNIX
Unlike some operating systems, UNIX was designed from the beginning to be used by more than one person. Like all multiuser systems, UNIX keeps track of who owns what file and who can do what with each [more…]
Cracking the UNIX Shell
After you figure out which general variety of UNIX you have, you must figure out one other vital consideration: which shell you're using. Although you may say, [more…]
Logging In to UNIX
Whether you use a remote PC or a workstation, you have to get the attention of UNIX. You can tell when you have its attention because it demands that you identify yourself by logging in. If you use a workstation [more…]
