I'm old and forgetful. I've been using my handy-dandy copy of *Unix in a Nutshell* for years to look up syntax and such.
I decided it's time to update it (it's nearly 30 years old at this point) and switch to a Linux version. However, it appears that O'Reilly has transitioned to a mostly online, skillshare-type company and hasn't updated *Linux in a Nutshell* in more than a decade. In addition, it now covers stuff like "virtualization, wireless network management, and revision control with git", none of which I'm interested in a command reference.
So before I shell out $30-65 for an outdated reference filled with stuff I don't need, are there any better alternatives? I'm looking for a physical book (because I'm old) rather than a PDF or other online reference. I'd like something that lists commands with the syntax, options, and maybe a couple of short examples. The version I have has useful chapters on sed, awk, test, and pattern matching (regex), so that would be good too.
I'll probably pick up a used copy to start with but if there's something more recent or better, I'd love to hear about it.
Asked by Roger Sinasohn
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Dec 5, 2022, 08:06 PM
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