The C Unix Programmer's Guide

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 653 pages
• Published by: Acadix Software Systems March 22, 1999
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0967059607
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0967059600
• Book Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 1.5 inches
• Weighs: 2.6 pounds

Book Description
The C/Unix Programmer's Guide is a comprehensive guide for beginning to intermediate C/C++ programming under UNIX, Linux, Macintosh OS X, and similar systems. Standard C is covered in enough detail to make this book a useful reference for virutally any platform. A brief but practical overview of C++ is also provided. Unlike like most C language texts, however, it also clearly explains the overall PROCESS of program development on Unix-like platforms, using either commercial or GNU programming tools. Everything from basic UNIX commands and number systems, through introductory graphics and network programming, is explained in clear, concise English. The overall aim of this book is to give you a comprehensive understanding of C/Unix programming, which will prepare you to make use of the extensive online documentation that comes with every Unix-like platform. After reading this book, the online documentation should provide most of the knowledge you need to advance further. If you're a typical Unix/Linux/OS X programmer, this may be only book you'll ever need.

Publisher Description
The C/Unix Programmer's Guide is based on ten years of college teaching experience using C, C++, and other languages under a wide variety of UNIX and Linux variants. It addresses the questions and feedback of literally thousands of students with widely varying experience and abilities. Many students have already found this book extremely helpful in their studies, as can be seen in some of the reviews. I hope you will, too.

Reader Reviews
The C Unix Programmer's Guide was the only book I could find that provided useful background information as well as thoughtful, applicable coding examples. What impressed me most is the fact that all the information found in the man pages on C as well as further insight was combined into an easily readable and searchable format. As a student of computer science, I was familiar with Borland/Microsoft C++, but I had no previous experience with C or Unix. This book helped me get an A (one of three) in Operating Systems! While my classmates struggled on assignments, I was able to find exactly what I needed to complete the assignments on time. I truly believe that without this book I would not have performed nearly as well. Thank you Mr. Bacon for writing such a great book! Comment | | (Report this)