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Mike Gancarz (Author)
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Publication Date: Dec 14 1994 | ISBN-10: 1555581234 | ISBN-13: 978-1555581237 | Edition: 1
* Deals with powerful concepts in a simple way * Highlights important characteristics of Operating systems and other abstract entities in a new way * Explores the tenets of the UNIX operating system philosophy

Unlike so many books that focus on how to use UNIX, The UNIX Philosophy concentrates on answering the questions: `Why use UNIX in the first place?'. Readers will discover the rationale and reasons for such concepts as file system organization, user interface and other system characteristics. In an informative, non-technical fashion, The UNIX Philosophy explores the general principles for applying the UNIX philosophy to software development. This book describes complex software design principles and addresses the importance of small programs, code and data portability, early prototyping, and open user interfaces. The UNIX Philosophy is a book to be read before tackling the highly technical texts on UNIX internals and programming. Written for both the computer layperson and the experienced programmer, this book explores the tenets of the UNIX operating system in detail, dealing with powerful concepts in a comprehensive, straightforward manner.

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'It's a pleasant read-it's short and non-technical, focussing on ideology.' - Mactech

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Written for both the computer layperson and the experienced programmer, this book explores the tenets of the UNIX operating system in detail, dealing with powerful concepts in a comprehensive, straightforward manner.
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Many people credit Ken Thompson of AT&T with inventing the UNIX operating system and, in a sense, they're right. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars The must read April 7 2004
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Format:Paperback
I'd loved this book. I'm cs student and was in the middle of my UNIX programming course, with all this shell commands, don't know what and why. Luckily I came across this book, and suddenly everything become clear. You can learn all the commands and API, but if you didn't read this book, you can't claim to
know/understand UNIX. I would recommend this book for anyone in UNIX world, especially for the beginners. Worth the price.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Why I love UNIX July 25 2003
By Norman Richards
Format:Paperback
There is something magical about the power and elegance of UNIX systems. I never could quite put my finger on what was so right about UNIX until I read this book. Then suddenly I understand why it is that I've never been able to be productive on non-UNIX systems. (windows or pre OS X macs)

This books is a short and sweet. The author doesn't bog you down with endless ramblings or random technical details. It is simply an eye-opening look at the "WHY" of UNIX.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book Dec 22 2001
By Santosh Raghavan
Format:Paperback
An excellent book, giving a rare description of "Unixness" or the qualities of Unixness. Very nicely written and extremely good layout.

A good read for any body who loves the Unix way of life.

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