The C/Unix Programmer's Guide [Paperback]

Jason W. Bacon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 22, 1999

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.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

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.

From the Author

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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 653 pages
• Publisher: Acadix Software & Consulting (March 22, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967059607
• ISBN-13: 978-0967059600
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #333,104 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Survival Help for Computer Science Students, January 14, 2000

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ANNMARIE K MANZITTI (Saint Clair Shores, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The C/Unix Programmer's Guide (Paperback)

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!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you, thank you, and thank you!, June 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The C/Unix Programmer's Guide (Paperback)

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 presents concepts so clearly and in understandable language, that I didn't need to read paragraphs twice to get their meanings.

Existing examples are just great! They are so useful and common that the reader will have a lot of use for them. For sure, I could have used them in my projects. Especially useful are the Pitfalls throughout the book.

Seriously, it was pleasure reading this book and I am already finding it very useful in everyday situations.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent introduction to the subject., August 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The C/Unix Programmer's Guide (Paperback)

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.