Advanced Linux Programming [Paperback]

CodeSourcery (Author), Mark L. Mitchell (Author), Alex Samuel (Author), Jeffrey Oldham (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0735710430 | ISBN-13: 978-0735710436 | Publication Date: June 21, 2001 | Edition: 1

Advanced Linux Programming is divided into two parts. The first covers generic UNIX system services, but with a particular eye towards Linux specific information. This portion of the book will be of use even to advanced programmers who have worked with other Linux systems since it will cover Linux specific details and differences. For programmers without UNIX experience, it will be even more valuable. The second section covers material that is entirely Linux specific. These are truly advanced topics, and are the techniques that the gurus use to build great applications. While this book will focus mostly on the Application Programming Interface (API) provided by the Linux kernel and the C library, a preliminary introduction to the development tools available will allow all who purchase the book to make immediate use of Linux.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Mark Mitchell, Alex Samuel, and Jeffrey Oldham are definitely some of the most talented authors I've had the pleasure of working with. Once you take a look at this book you'll see what I mean. This pre-published review of the book says it all: "As Linux becomes a more mainstream player in the internet infrastructure market, there is a tremendous need for lucid programming texts that also convey some of the philosophy behind the Linux and GNU movements. This book does an incredible job of covering all of that. I think it will be a standard against which other programming texts for Linux (and with all due respect to Richard Stevens, possibly UNIX as well) are measured."

Adam Goodman, Publisher, Linux Magazine CodeSourcery is a top-notch group of guys who have brought you a top-notch book you can't be without. They are the epitome of our mission here at New Riders - to publish the VOICES THAT MATTER. Take a look and determine for yourself. I know you'll find this to be one of those books you keep on your shelf forever and ever. Be sure to write into me here at New Riders and let me know what you think and how this book helped you out. Enjoy!

~Stephanie Wall, Executive Editor

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From the Author

Back when we first started programming for the GNU/Linux environment, we had to learn it the hard way - by browsing man pages, online documentation, and the Linux source code looking for features we needed. We wished for a book that provided a road map of Linux's capabilities and quirks that manifest themselves in real-world programs. Now that we know our way around, we've written that book to help the next generation of GNU/Linux programmers learn the advanced features and techniques that are most often employed by professional developers for this platform.

~CodeSourcery, June 2001

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Product Details

• Paperback: 340 pages
• Publisher: Sams; 1 edition (June 21, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735710430
• ISBN-13: 978-0735710436
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #729,913 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is available FREE online!!!!!, April 28, 2005

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Edward A. Salinas (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Advanced Linux Programming (Paperback)

See this link where you can download the whole book and decide for yourself!:

http://www.advancedlinuxprogramming.com/alp-folder

45 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Weak, October 29, 2001

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"sean8223" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Advanced Linux Programming (Paperback)

This is undoubtedly an ambitious book, covering some of the most complicated (and neglected) topics in the world of Linux programming. Unfortunately, it suffers from some critical defects.

The first two chapters are the obligatory redundant recycling of Linux fundamentals that are the hallmark of lazy authors. Face it: if you don't know what emacs or a shell is, you shouldn't be reading this book; if this is the best opening you can come up with, you shouldn't be writing it.

The authors fail to cover their subjects in sufficient depth. Sockets receive a scant five pages and the examples only treat UNIX domain sockets. Who the hell cares about UNIX domain sockets? Why are there no examples of multi-threaded Internet domain socket servers?

To be fair, the coverage of the linux-specific material is decent, but doesn't justify the price tag. Bottom line: this is a good introduction to the subject of threads and Linux technicals, but will leave you needing more. Go to your favorite bookstore, get a cup of coffee and spend half of an afternoon reading the book in the store and saving yourself ...

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not really advanced, August 17, 2003

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This review is from: Advanced Linux Programming (Paperback)

I bought this book because I thought It would bring my Linux programming skill to another level but I was wrong(I m an SW eng doing C/C++/MFC programming and want to learn new stuffs). I would recommend the Beginning Linux Programming by (Richard Stones, Neil Matthew, Alan Cox). BLProgramming covered all the topics (except for ASM) and explained clearly with good examples than the ALProgramming. I didn't see any advanced topics or new technics or in depth coverages. Whatever this book says, the Beginning Linux Programming say better and in depth.
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