A basic understanding on various computer concepts will also help you in understanding the various exercises given in this tutorial. We assume you have adequate exposure to Operating Systems and their functionalities. This tutorial has been prepared for the beginners to help them understand the basics to advanced concepts covering Unix commands, Unix shell scripting and various utilities. This tutorial gives a very good understanding on Unix. The development of Unix started around 1969 at AT&T Bell Labs by Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie. Unix is a computer Operating System which is capable of handling activities from multiple users at the same time. PDF Version Quick Guide Resources Job Search Discussion