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Focuses on design, development, and coding of networking software under the UNIX operating system. Begins by showing that a fundamental basic for networking programming is interprocess communication (IPC), and a requisite for understanding IPC is a knowledge of what constitutes a process. Throughout, the text provides both description and examples of how and why a particular solution is implemented.


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The leading book in its field, this guide focuses on the design, development and coding of network software under the UNIX operating system. Provides over 15,000 lines of C code with descriptions of how and why a given solution is achieved. For programmers seeking an indepth tutorial on sockets, transport level interface (TLI), interprocess communications (IPC) facilities under System V and BSD UNIX.

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  • Hardcover: 768 pages
  • Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR; US ed edition (February 2, 1990)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0139498761
  • ISBN-13: 978-0139498763
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7 x 1.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #238,544 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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38 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars 21st Century? Yes, buy this book., December 17, 1999
Great book, I've read it cover to cover. But why buy it when the author has newer versions out? Because (1) it is more concise and (2) it has info not in the other editions. I recommend you read this one cover-to-cover and buy the others as more detailed reference. His 3 other books (Advanced Programming in the Unix Environment, Unix Net. Prog.,2nd Ed., Vol.1; Unix Net. Programming, 2nd Ed., Vol.2) are far more detailed and worth having, but each is very thick. AND, the author died without finishing Unix Network Programming, 2nd Ed., Vol.3 (Applications). You have to buy this older edition to get the applications. It's easier to read 1 book 700 pp. long than to read 3 books, each 700 pp. long. Time is money.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Astonishing and Readable! Simply let knowledge flow in you!, February 10, 2001
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Okay, this is the story. I have not bought this book, but got it from a university library, for a short term of a week. It is an amazing book, Richards simply is a magician, when ever it comes to displaying and explaining data. There are 2 kind of books, one that you read 50 pages of, and start randomly select pages to read out of it, and one that you read fully, continuesly, and never noticed you have spent a whole day reading it. Richards casts a spell on you with his books, they are magically clear, and vastly informative so that you will surely understand with every meaning of that word!. This is the second kind of a book! A MUST on every shelf, unfortunatly i am still desperately looking for this book!. For the "data" in it: Robust explanation of UNIX, Richards goes from the OS view and dives deeply into the internals, providing vast and clear explanations for _everything_. Throw all other books away, this is THE book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Readable, well-indexed and complete, July 1, 1997
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This is undoubtedly one of the finest computer books I have ever owned. It is readable enough to use as a textbook, but well-indexed and complete enough to use as a reference. I bought my copy in 1991, and it is almost falling apart. Colleagues are constantly borrowing it, and they usually go out and get their own copy (after I tell them that they may NOT take it home). When Advanced Programming in the Unix Environment came out, a co-worker and I both decided that we would, on faith, "plunk down the 50+ bucks to own it, too". It has also proven to be readable and useful. I took a week-long class in network programming shortly after I bought the Unix Network Programming book, and I took it along, thinking I might need it. The instructor saw the book, picked it up and said "This is THE definitive reference on network programming in Unix. Any problem I have had, I have been able to find a solution in this book!" (All of this was before Steven's series of 3 volumes came out). Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go arm-wrestle one of our student interns for my copy of Unix Network Programming...
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I've ever read
This book must be by far one of the most valuable books I have ever read. I learned to love Unix/C programming from it and I have treasured the knowledge I have gained from it... Read more
Published on February 14, 2006 by Aditya Vedula

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic work - but in series need of updates as time goes on
I cannot fathom a guess as to how many times the books in this series have saved my in project work over the years. Read more
Published on May 5, 2005 by David Sharpe

5.0 out of 5 stars A Unix Bible
I have been actively involved in computer software/hardware for close to 20 years and have purchased probably 200+ books in this time period. Read more
Published on May 3, 2004 by Michael Kleinpeter

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must-have" classic programming text
Don't let the title fool you - this book is more about writing robust applications in UNIX than mere network programming. Read more
Published on November 29, 2002 by Gaurav Marballi

3.0 out of 5 stars Good and Difficult
Network programming was never meant to be easy. It has simply too many details and functions, to make it mind boggling. So an excellent reference is in order. Read more
Published on February 6, 2002 by Gokul Poduval

1.0 out of 5 stars Pl. provide table of contents
It would have been a great help if table of contents are provided online for this book
Published on September 23, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a great book
If you are serious about network programming, buy this book, and this book alone is enough.
Published on July 16, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars My rating: PERFECT '10' .
Nothing could match this book as far as Unix networking is concerned. This book is simply great for all programmers who want to have a firm grip on Unix network programming... Read more
Published on June 22, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for learning UNIX IPC
With very little effort, one can learn the techniques and tricks to programming Sockets and other forms of IPC. Read more
Published on July 14, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Get the more recent edition
This book is a must read if you are going to program using TCP/IP Sockets or XTI. But, get the Second Edition, published in late 1997.
Published on December 30, 1997

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