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Macintosh Terminal Pocket Guide-Daniel J. Barrett

Macintosh Terminal Pocket Guide-Daniel J. Barrett

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This guide provides comprehensive information for the Macintosh Terminal, a powerful tool for users seeking to leverage command-line operations. Designed for learning and utilizing various command-line tasks, it covers essential functions such as directory operations, file comparisons, and network connections. The guide details practical applications, including managing stubborn processes, batch file renaming, background job execution, remote access, file manipulation, job scheduling, multi-user configurations, file compression, and advanced command chaining. It serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to master the Macintosh Terminal and its associated shell.

This manual is structured to assist users in understanding and effectively operating the Macintosh Terminal. It details numerous task examples, from troubleshooting unresponsive programs to configuring network connections and managing system processes. The content is organized to facilitate a clear understanding of the terminal's capabilities, enabling users to perform complex operations efficiently. This resource is intended for individuals who wish to enhance their proficiency with the Macintosh Terminal and its extensive command set, ensuring optimal system management and operational control.

Unlock the secrets of the Terminal and discover how this powerful tool solves problems the Finder can’t handle. With this handy guide, you’ll learn commands for a variety of tasks, such as killing programs that refuse to quit, renaming a large batch of files in seconds, or running jobs in the background while you do other work.

Get started with an easy-to-understand overview of the Terminal and its partner, the shell. Then dive into commands neatly arranged into two dozen categories, including directory operations, file comparisons, and network connections. Each command includes a concise description of its purpose and features.

  • Log into your Mac from remote locations
  • Search and modify files in powerful ways
  • Schedule jobs for particular days and times
  • Let several people use one Mac at the same time
  • Compress and uncompress files in a variety of formats
  • View and manipulate Mac OS X processes
  • Combine multiple commands to perform complex operations
  • Download and install additional commands from the Internet
Author: Barrett, Daniel J. Publisher: O'Reilly Media Illustration: N Language: ENG Title: Macintosh Terminal Pocket Guide Pages: 00232 (Unencrypted EPUB) On Sale: 2012-06-18 SKU-13/ISBN: 9781449328344 Category: COMPUTERS / Operating Systems / Apple (Mac OS & iOS)


Unlock the secrets of the Terminal and discover how this powerful tool solves problems the Finder can’t handle. With this handy guide, you’ll learn commands for a variety of tasks, such as killing programs that refuse to quit, renaming a large batch of files in seconds, or running jobs in the background while you do other work.

Get started with an easy-to-understand overview of the Terminal and its partner, the shell. Then dive into commands neatly arranged into two dozen categories, including directory operations, file comparisons, and network connections. Each command includes a concise description of its purpose and features.

  • Log into your Mac from remote locations
  • Search and modify files in powerful ways
  • Schedule jobs for particular days and times
  • Let several people use one Mac at the same time
  • Compress and uncompress files in a variety of formats
  • View and manipulate Mac OS X processes
  • Combine multiple commands to perform complex operations
  • Download and install additional commands from the Internet
Author: Barrett, Daniel J. Publisher: O'Reilly Media Illustration: N Language: ENG Title: Macintosh Terminal Pocket Guide Pages: 00232 (Unencrypted EPUB) On Sale: 2012-06-18 SKU-13/ISBN: 9781449328344 Category: COMPUTERS / Operating Systems / Apple (Mac OS & iOS)