Chapter 1 gave you an overview of UNIX, including a history of the UNIX operating system and the UNIX variants available today. This chapter introduces you to the things you need to know to start using your UNIX system. In this chapter, you will learn:
How to access and log in to a UNIX system
How to select and change your password
How to run basic commands
How to communicate with other users
How to use a simple e-mail program
By the end of this chapter, you should be able to log in to the system, get some work done, and log out.