Unix/Linux Text Editing and Processing

This book covers all of topics related to text editing and more. By following the design of a character-based text editor, you will learn what goes into the such programs.

UNIX Unleashed, System Administrator's Edition is an in-depth examination of the UNIX operating system. Real-world examples, definitions, tips and tricks allow you to: Get a jump start on UNIX with an overview and a basic tutorial; Examine the extensive reference on the syntax of UNIX commands; Discover the differences between the major UNIX shells; Understand the fundamentals of System Administration; Lay the foundation for a hassle-free UNIX installation; Master the UNIX file system as both user and administrator; Administer mail, news, UUCP, and FTP for maximum connectivity.

In this book, we want to show how computers can be used effectively in the preparation of written documents, specially in the process of producing book-length documents. Surely it is important to learn the tools of the trade, and we will demonstrate the tools available in the UNIX environment. However, it is also valuable to examine text processing in terms of problems and solutions: the problems faced by a writer undertaking a large writing project and the solutions offered by using the resources and power of a computer system.