In Samoa, when elementary schools were first established, the natives developed an absolute craze for arithmetical calculations. They laid aside their weapons and were to be seen going about armed with slate and pencil, setting sums and problems to one another and to European visitors. The Honourable Frederick Walpole declares that his visit to the beautiful island was positively embittered by ceaseless multiplication and division.-R. BriffaultThis document was not written to cause you to relive the experience of native Samoans or cause those around you to better empathize with Frederick Walpole. Rather, it was prepared to help acquaint new users with Unix and vi and provide a quick reference for me in case I forgot a how to do something. Although much of the material contained within has the same tantalizing appeal of arithmetic, please try to contain your excitement. This document is a chronicle of my adventures in the proverbial wonderland of Unix. Admittedly, minimal effort was made to accommodate a more diverse audience. It focuses on items which were of particular interest to me.
As our world draws closer and closer to its date with total randomness[+] things will change. It should not shock you to find that some of the things contained in this paper are no longer true. Try to deal with it.