1. Chapter 1 Getting Into Unix

   1. Why Use Unix?

   2. Launching Terminal

   3. Customizing Your Shell Environment

   4. Further Customization

2. Chapter 2 Using the Terminal

   1. Working with the Terminal

   2. Syntax of a Unix Command Line

   3. Types of Commands

   4. The Unresponsive Terminal

3. Chapter 3 Using Unix

   1. The Mac OS X Filesystem

   2. Protecting and Sharing Files

   3. Superuser Privileges with sudo

   4. Exploring External Volumes

4. Chapter 4 File Management

   1. File and Directory Names

   2. File and Directory Wildcards

   3. Creating and Editing Files

   4. A Simpler vi Alternative: Pico

   5. Managing Files

5. Chapter 5 Printing

   1. Formatting and Print Commands

   2. Non-PostScript Printers

6. Chapter 6 Redirecting I/O

   1. Standard Input and Standard Output

   2. Pipes and Filters

7. Chapter 7 Multitasking

   1. Running a Command in the Background

   2. Checking on a Process

   3. Canceling a Process

8. Chapter 8 Accessing the Internet

   1. Remote Logins

   2. Transferring Files

9. Chapter 9 Of Windows and Downloads

   1. X11

   2. Fink

   3. Some Picks

10. Chapter 10 Where to Go from Here

    1. Documentation

    2. Shell Aliases and Functions

    3. Programming

    4. More Possibilities: Perl and Python

1. Colophon

Our look is the result of reader comments, our own experimentation, and feedback from distribution channels. Distinctive covers complement our distinctive approach to technical topics, breathing personality and life into potentially dry subjects. The animal on the cover of Learning Unix for Mac OS X Panther is an Alaskan malamute. The Alaskan malamute is one of the oldest Arctic sled dogs. These powerful dogs have muscular bodies, structured for strength and endurance. They have broad heads with bulky muzzles and triangular ears, which stand erect to signify alertness. Their thick coats are coarse and dark on the outside, with soft, woolly undercoats.

Alaskan malamutes make excellent companions, as they are affectionate, friendly, and loyal. They can be playful, but tend to become more reserved as they mature. They are very intelligent, with eyes that reveal their curiosity and interest. Mary Brady was the production editor and copyeditor for Learning Unix for Mac OS X Panther. Leanne Soylemez was the proofreader. Sarah Sherman and Claire Cloutier provided quality control. Angela Howard wrote the index.

Emma Colby designed the cover of this book, based on a series design by Edie Freedman. The cover image is an illustration from the Illustrated Natural History: Mammalia. Emma Colby produced the cover layout and the quick reference card with QuarkXPress 4.1 using Adobe's ITC Garamond, Myriad Condensed, and Linotype Birka fonts.

David Futato designed the interior layout. This book was converted by Julie Hawks to FrameMaker 5.5.6 with a format conversion tool created by Erik Ray, Jason McIntosh, Neil Walls, and Mike Sierra that uses Perl and XML technologies. The text font is Linotype Birka; the heading font is Adobe Myriad Condensed; and the code font is LucasFont's TheSans Mono Condensed. The illustrations that appear in the book were produced by Robert Romano and Jessamyn Read using Macromedia FreeHand 9 and Adobe Photoshop 6. The tip and warning icons were drawn by Christopher Bing. This colophon was written by Linley Dolby.