Try the advanced bash scripting guide on tldp.org. 

http://tldp.org/LDP/abs/html/index.html

On Tuesday 15 April 2003 08:26 am, B_o_B wrote:
> Tuesday, April 15, 2003   @   8:15:52 AM Central Standard Time
>
> LL> Is there a better reference for learning BASH shell scripting
> than the LL> O'Reilly book?
>
> Hi.  I don't mean to insult your intelligence or anything like that,
> but a couple years ago I scored the following book:
>
> Linux Programming for Dummies
> Author:   Jim Keogh
>
> Its focus is teaching you bash, and expects you to have no or little
> experience.  I read the book a couple times.  I must admit, this book
> gave me a good start.  After I became comfortable with the material
> in the "Dummies" book, I started reading the O'Reilly material, and
> other bash manuals out their with much more clarity.  It will give
> you a good start.  I am sure the book is still available at probably
> just about any book store.
>
> I highly recommend this book for all Newbies out their.
>
> Rock-On & Take Care,
>
>
> Robert (aka B_o_B) David Felix De Mars
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