From Library Journal
Estimates have it that there are over three million Linux users worldwide because besides Linux being very good, it is free. Linus Torvalds developed Linux and placed it on the Internet protected by "copyleft," which means anyone can use the original source code, but they must also place any developed code in the public domain for others to use. This book is not for computing beginners but is instead for advanced users who are new to installing and running Linux. The book includes an introduction to Linux installation and discussions of file structure, editing, shell programming, and utility programs such as regular expression searching, help, emulators, and POSIX standards.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Info
Provides detailed coverage of Linux programming tools and concepts, including using the compiler, make, and source code control systems (rcs and cvs). Contains easy-to-read descriptions of 87 utilities with practical examples. Paper. DLC: Linux.
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