Unix Programming - The First Drive is an important and reliable source of information for those who want to experiment with their computer and for technical programmers who have to deal with the inner levels of a Unix. Beginning with UNIX fundamentals, this book addresses all-important UNIX issues like Commands, Shell Scripts, Internals, Sockets, Device Drivers, Inter-Process Communication etc. The text offers a tutorial approach to understand the Unix Commands, Shell Scripts, Internals, and Inter Process Communication. It will also help in writing sophisticated UNIX programs with features such as File and Directory I/O, Process, Signals, Inter-Process Communication and Interaction with Hardware Devices.