Learning the bash Shell

By Cameron Newham & Bill Rosenblatt
1st Edition October 1995
1-56592-147-X, Order Number: 147X
310 pages (effective 5/1/97: Look up the U.K. Price )

Whether you want to use bash for its programming features or its user interface, you'll find Learning the bash Shell a valuable guide. If you're new to shell programming, it provides an excellent introduction, covering everything from the most basic to the most advanced features, like signal handling and command line processing. If you've been writing shell scripts for years, it offers a great way to find out what the new shell offers.