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Beginning Linux Programming (Programmer to Programmer) (Paperback)

by Alan Cox (Foreword), Richard Stones (Author), Neil Matthew (Author) "Welcome to Beginning Linux Programming, an easy-to-use guide to developing programs for the Linux and other UNIX-style operating systems ..." (more)

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Paperback: 1008 pages
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 2nd Edition edition (30 Dec 2003)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0764543733
ISBN-13: 978-0764543739
Product Dimensions: 23 x 18.6 x 5.3 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

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With its decidedly user-unfriendly command line interface, Linux can be a foreboding operating system for the beginner. Far from the simple point-and- click style of Windows this UNIX derivative can be confusing to the point of raw frustration for all but the most patient of new users. Good job those nice people at Wrox Press have taken the subject in hand then! In spite of the age of this volume (it was published back in 1996) Beginning Linux Programming has aged very well and if you forgive the mentions of beta versions of some old versions of software there's plenty in here to keep the average Linux newbie happy.

Over 700 pages authors Neil Matthew and Richard Stones broach a huge number of topics ranging from shell programming to the use of curses, communication using sockets and an introduction to the Tcl language in an informative and easy to digest fashion. The one thing this book doesn't do is teach the newbie how to install Linux--that task is left in the hands of sister volume Instant Unix, but if you've already got that far and are looking for pointers on where to go next, Beginning Linux Programming could be the answer to the lion's share of your problems. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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What is this book about?

If you′ve installed Linux, or have access to a version of UNIX, you′ve probably gotten used to the environment and its configuration, but if you want to start programming, most Linux books leave you on your own. This book takes off where they stop, showing you how to make the most of the tools UNIX offers (which are included as standard with any distribution of Linux) and start programming UNIX for real.

Beginning Linux Programming, 2nd Edition, concentrates on C programming, looking at the GNU tools, and the UNIX C libraries, to teach you step by step how to write, build, and debug serious application code. Throughout the book, you develop a fully featured CD Database application, allowing you to see the theory of each new topic applied to a real application. As well as handling basic file operations, input and output and dealing with the way UNIX handles data, you discover such advanced topics as inter–process communication, networking, and using CGI scripting to build a Web interface — all the elements of client–server programming. You are also introduced the GTK+ and you find out how to build rich graphical user interfaces for X with GNOME. Finally, there′s an introduction to device drivers, to give you a window into the way the Linux kernel itself works.

You′ll also learn shell scripting for BASH, as well as two more powerful scripting languages — Tcl and Perl.

What does this book cover?

The Perl language
Programmming for GNOME(TM)
POSIX(r) threads
Kernel(r) programming
Latest Linux kernel, current tools and C libraries

Who is this book for?

You need to be comfortable with the basics of using Linux, with a good working knowledge of how to use and configure your system. You should also know some simple C. If you′re familiar with basic programming concepts, the working examples in the book will soon give you the confidence to explore Linux′s C libraries.

You′ll find the programming tools used in this book are included with virtually any Linux distribution, so this book is all you need to get started as a Linux programmer.

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5.0 out of 5 stars You won't feel like a beginner after reading this., 28 Jul 1997

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This review is from: Beginning Linux Programming (First Edition) (Paperback)

I've been looking for the opportunity to rave about this book. It is by far the best UNIX/Linux book I've ever read. The part that got my attention is that while it covers several different programming topics, it isn't afraid to get down to the details. From the program management tools to the low-level system calls, every line is explained. The text is full of examples to illustrate the concepts presented which include sockets, database structures, and inter-process communication. Not exactly introductory topics, but the writers have made them as straightforward as your first "Hello World" program. From shell scripting to CGI, it's all here; and in the same visually appealing style that distinguish other books by Wrox Press. I anxiously await a follow-up to Beginning Linux Programming.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, 20 Sep 2001

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This review is from: Beginning Linux Programming (First Edition) (Paperback)

1) The chapters are in random order, 2) facts were plain wrong and out of date, 3) A big FAT book with little payoff for hours of reading. 3) examples overcomplicated, repetative, yet not diverse enough. 4) No CD with the examples on it.

example 1. Lets take the coverage of CVS. A basic example to get it (a) running locally, then (b) running on a server would suffice. Well (a) is present, but (b) is glib and plain incorrect - much time wasted as a result! - but got there in the end using help from a newsgroup.

example 2. The chapter on sockets is bad. After writing much overcomplicated code (not on a CD) what to you achieve? A machine that sends one character to itself!!. So its not useful. A simple UDP port viewer would be handy, but there are no UDP examples AT ALL. Funny, because it can be simple, I needed it, and its a beginners book.

In a book this fat a usefully organised appendix of examples on how to get things done fast would be handy - but no chance.

It seems to me the authors had historical knowledge, but working knowledge was just based on reading man pages rather than years of experience and refinement by repetition at the job.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant - even experienced programmers will love this., 4 Aug 2000

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This review is from: Beginning Linux Programming (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

As a computer science student, I know how to code big apps. I know all the algoritms - all the theory. But when I want to write an FTP server, a kernel module or trap hairy signals - I turn to this book. If one is just hacking a little bit with Linux (even Unix) - it's a must! Very highly recommendable.

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3.0 out of 5 stars If you can read it, you dont need it
This book is a highly condensed survey of the programming methods available in linux.As such it is useful. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars file system
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for beginers
I bought this book almost a year ago. But this book helped me a lot in *getting my way around* with Linux. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for fast-paced learners
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Published on 13 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Well writern book
When I found this book I desided to learn UNIX and forget VB 5.0. Very quickly I rearlised the power and benifits of programing in a UNIX enviroment

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5.0 out of 5 stars right to the point, concise but comprehensive.
I think for some topics, even the author double the number of pages, it won't help. In the sense, putting tons of stuff inside a single volume. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book for organizing ones thoughts
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good, very concise
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