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Beginning Linux Programming
If you've already got Linux up and running on your machine and you really want to exploit its capabilities, Beginning Linux Programming is packed full of useful information that will keep you busy for weeks. In spite of its title, Beginning Linux Programming isn't oriented toward novices. It assumes that you're a competent C programmer but are simply new to the specifics of Linux. Authors Neil Matthew and Richard Stones introduce a plethora of fundamental concepts including shell programming, file access, and using curses to write full-screen, character-based programs. But that's just the start. They cover advanced topics such as processes, pipes, semaphores, and sockets - and of course, they address issues common to Internet programming such as using CGI (Common Gateway Interface). The book is a superb resource for anyone who has really wanted to put the pedal to the metal in Linux. This revised second edition has been completely updated, and now covers programming in Perl, an introduction to writing applications for the GNOME desktop, and a new chapter about writing device drivers.
980 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 1999
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February 2, 2009
Good practical guide for using BASH and C programming skills as they relate to Linux (mostly C).
February 15, 2009
Excellent book and I used it alot during my graduation project.
July 14, 2017
Well written, well structured, well suited for what I expected from this. Time well spent.
August 2, 2017
HIGHLY recommended!
January 3, 2015
A quick introduction to programming on Linux. Each chapter of the book deals with a certain sub-part of software development on Linux, such as development tools, basic system APIs, networking or GUI development with Tcl/Tk and GTK+.
It never goes into depth, but it is a nice overview and a good introduction that let's you start with any of these topic and then dive deeper with other books.
It never goes into depth, but it is a nice overview and a good introduction that let's you start with any of these topic and then dive deeper with other books.
December 1, 2016
Pretty good textbook for Linux programming. I'd recommend it, although reading it on Kindle wasn't the best format, especially when there were tables and large chunks of code to look at.
April 13, 2016
a good start to program in Linux system
February 10, 2018
A good book. Only wish I had read it earlier...
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