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Old 09-14-2005
Unix scripting-Need help-NOVICE -PLEASE HELP

I really want to get into unix scripting,work with RS6000 -AIX.
How do i get started,what books are good for beginners,i am very desperate
I have no programming background but ready to scrafice all my time in learning .please help.
PLEASE,PLEASE PLEASE ,HELP....
Any advice will realy help.Thanks in advance for all that will give me a way to
start.Thanks again
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Old 09-14-2005
You should have a look at the book : UNIX Shells by example by Ellie Quigley. ISBN : 0-13-147572-X
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Old 09-15-2005
"Hands-On KornShell Programming" by Rosenberg
"Learning the Korn Shell" by Rosenblatt
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