Linux Programming : A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guide (Osborne Mcgraw Hill)) [Paperback]

Richard Petersen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 29, 2008 | Series: Beginner's Guide (Osborne Mcgraw Hill)

-- Growing market -- According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of computer technology jobs will increase at a rate of approximately 35% annually in the next five years
-- Linux popularity -- In 1999 there were over 15 million Linux users. New programmers and those new to Linux need a current tutorial on Linux programming.
-- Industry support -- from companies such as IBM, Compaq, Intel. HP and Dell are investing in Linux and partnering with leading distributors.
-- Complements strong selling programming titles -- including Linux: The Complete Reference, 3rd Edition, (19,000 copies sold) which focuses on system administration and management.
-- Unique and thorough coverage -- Treats Linux as a platform for a variety of different programming languages, tools, and libraries, each with their own capabilities.

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From the Back Cover

Learn the fundamentals of Linux programming by following the steps and examples in this easy-to-use guide. Linux expert Richard Petersen uses hands-on exercises to teach you how to program the BASH and TCSH shells, customize Linux using Perl, Tcl, and Gawk, and write GUI programs in Tk. You’ll also learn GUI programming techniques for interfaces such as the Gnome and KDE desktop environments. If you want to get started programming the Linux OS right away, this is the perfect self-paced learning solution for you. This Beginner’s Guide is Designed for Easy Learning: Modules: Each programming concept is divided into logical modules (chapters), ideal for linear learning Goals: Each module opens with the specific programming skills you’ll have by the end of the module Ask the Experts: Q&A sections throughout 1-Minute Drills: Quick self-assessment sections to check your progress Annotated Syntax: Example code annotated with commentary that points to the particular technique illustrated Projects: Coding exercises contained in each module that build on one another, from simple to complex Mastery Checks: End-of-module reviews that test proficiency using multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and simple coding questions

About the Author

Richard Petersen (Berkeley, CA) has an MLIS in library and information studies and teaches UNIX and C/C++ courses at the University of California at Berkeley. He is the author of Linux: The Complete Reference (first and second editions) and Academic Press' Introductory C: Pointers, Functions, and Files.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1st edition (July 29, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072127430
• ISBN-13: 978-0072127430
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,157,717 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good orientation, January 8, 2001

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W. W. Van Broek (Rotterdam Netherlands) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Linux Programming : A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guide (Osborne Mcgraw Hill)) (Paperback)

This book overs the opportunity to get aquinted with the different programming languages in Linux. The different programming languages in this book are introduced so that starting programmers can get "a taste" of the different languages and there capabillity. I am not a programmer. I started getting interested in programming thanks to Linux. Because the book handels different languages the only problem is the diversity which became a little confusing trying to read it all at once. The book is easy readable, it is well written. So overall a splendid introduction. Even some languages are introduced in such a way that you can already start using the examples and try some code for yourself.