Unix for Mac OS X Users unlocks the powerful capabilities of Unix that underlie Mac OS X, teaching how to use command-line syntax to perform common tasks such as file management, data entry, and text manipulation. The course teaches Unix from the ground up, starting with the basics of the command line and graduating to powerful, advanced tools like grep, sed, and xargs. The course shows how to enter commands in Terminal to create, move, copy, and delete files and folders; change file ownership and permissions; view and stop command and application processes; find and edit data within files; and use command-line shortcuts to speed up workflow. Exercise files accompany the course.
Lessons include:
● Introduction to Unix
● Filesystem Basics
● Working with Files and Directories
● Ownership and Permissions
● Commands and Programs
● Directing Input and Output
● Configuring Your Working Environment
● Unix Power Tools
● Useful Mac-Only Commands and Techniques
