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.
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Bachelors and Masters degree in computer science from UW-Milwaukee. 7 years experience teaching Unix systems programming and C, computer architecture, assembly language, scientific programming, and C++. Recently completed a contract with Manpower International as an SCO Unix administrator and programmer. Currently working in neurology research at the Medical College of Wisconsin as a Unix programmer and administrator.
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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!
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well, this book has proven handy for reference and review, but i would certainly NOT recommend it. the author repeatedly used obscure functions(imho) that were prone to bugs, and he introduced totally new concepts in breif 10-word sentences only to use them all-too-frequently in most examples following. yes, im a 16 year-old, shift-key-fearing mexican, but i've seen good code, and mr.bacon's code doesn't fool me. if you want to take full advantage of this book, read the ENTIRE THING in one sitting so every little concept sticks with you throughout, and don't you dare approach a computer without reading a book that emphasizes on structure, organization, and clean, effective code first
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This is a well written book by an author who isobivoulsy an experienced teacher. The choice of topics and the presentation make the book easilyaccessible as reference by professionals as wellas begining students in computing. I will highlyrecommend it to anyone who is interested in learning Unix and programming in C.
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Thank you, thank you, and thank you!
Finally someone wrote the book that can be understood (even by foreigners like me). I may say that out of all programming books in my home library this one was the only one that... Read more
Published on Jun 26 1999
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An EXCELLENT text on C/UNIX for programmers of all levels!
Overall a VERY nice book, this is NOT hard reading. I am definitely impressed. The text is very readable, and the concepts come across crystal clear. Read more
Published on Jun 20 1999
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Excellent tutorial of C, UNIX, and Programming Concepts.
This book provides an excellent tutorial of C and UNIX along with many insights into programming. The book is written in a very accessible style: it provides clear and concise... Read more
Published on May 24 1999
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It was worth the cash
I enjoyed it, I have read some of the largest advanced books out there on the subject, and this book still taught me things I hadn't thought of.
Published on May 20 1999
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