If you're a developer or system administrator lured to Mac OS X because
of its Unix roots, you'll quickly discover that performing Unix tasks on
a Mac is different than what you're accustomed to. Mac OS X for Unix
Geeks serves as a bridge between Apple's Darwin OS and the more
traditional Unix systems. This clear, concise guide gives you a tour of
Mac OS X's Unix shell in both Leopard and Tiger, and helps you find the
facilities that replace or correspond to standard Unix utilities.
You'll learn how to perform common Unix tasks in Mac OS X, such as using
Directory Services instead of the standard Unix /etc/passwd and
/etc/group, and you'll be able to compile code, link to libraries, and
port Unix software using either Leopard and Tiger. This book teaches you
to:
- Navigate the Terminal and understand how it differs from an xterm
- Use Open Directory (LDAP) and NetInfo as well as Directory Services
- Compile your code with GCC 4
- Port Unix programs to Mac OS X with Fink
- Use MacPorts to install free/open source software
- Search through metadata with Spotlight's command-line utilities
- Build the Darwin kernel
And there's much more. Mac OS X for Unix Geeks is the ideal survival
guide to tame the Unix side of Leopard and Tiger. If you're a Unix geek
with an interest in Mac OS X, you'll soon find that this book is
invaluable.
