CS 355 - UNIX Fundamentals

Institution:

Western Oregon University

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Introduction to the UNIX operating system. Emphasis on using a UNIX-based or a Linux-based computer and some basic system administration tasks. Covers fundamental UNIX commands and utilities, including the use of a text editor and a mail handler, configuring a shell, the UNIX file system organization, managing processes in a multiprocessing system and writing simple shell scripts. Other topics that may be covered: the X window system, C programming in a UNIX environment and UNIX pattern matching utilities such as awk. This class assumes no previous experience with the UNIX operating system. Prerequisite: CS 162

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wou.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 838-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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