BSD Hacks - 100 Industrial-Strength Tips & Tools

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BSD Hacks

ByDru Lavigne Publisher: O'ReillyPub Date: May 2004ISBN: 0-596-00679-9Pages: 300

Looking for a unique set of practical tips, tricks, and tools for administrators and powerusers of BSD systems? From hacks to customize the user environment to networking,securing the system, and optimization,

BSD Hacks

takes a creative approach to saving timeand accomplishing more with fewer resources. If you want more than the average BSDuser--to explore and experiment, unearth shortcuts, create useful tools--this book is amust-have.

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CREDITS

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PREFACE

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CHAPTER 1. CUSTOMIZING THE USER ENVIRONMENT

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CHAPTER 6. SECURING THE SYSTEM

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