PL/SQL With UNIX

HI All,
I am new to Unix environment. I would like to know how can we use PL/SQL block in Unix. i.e., connect to oracle, compile PL/SQL, execute PL/SQL, etc.
Please suggest me some useful links or Books
My Oracle Version is :Oracle 10GR2
Thanks in Advance.
NM

I would suggest you enroll yourself in a beginning Oracle database class and learn what PL/SQL is and how it works.
PL/SQL, as a language, is not operating system dependent. You write the exact same code and use it the exact same way whether on an IBM zSeries mainframe, Linux, UNIX, Windows, or a Mac.
The docs are at http://tahiti.oracle.com.
Start with the "Concept" docs while looking for a good class.

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