Macmillan Computer Science S. Series

A SUN User's Guide

Published 23 October 1987

High-performance, general purpose workstations are now frequently the standard tools for software engineers, researchers and students. They provide increased computing power to the individual. The range of SPARCstations offered by Sun microsystems is proving a popular choice in many cases. This introductory book, with chapters from various authors, offers the computer-literate reader a first step into the wide range of facilities and features of this new generation of powerful workstations. In this revised edition, in addition to describing such features as window interaction, graphics and networking, the authors introduce SunOS and machine administration. Some knowledge of C programming is assumed and most chapters on programming contain complete C programs which can be entered and compiled. The coverage provides an introduction to the strengths of Sun machines using release 4.1 software, leading the reader to explore specific topics in greater depth through reference to standard texts and manufacturers' manuals.