A comprehensive examination of UNIX system calls - the interface between user programs and the kernel.* features in-depth coverage of AT&T Systems III and V, IBMs PC/IX, and Microsofts Xenix 3. offers practical advice on how and when to use - and not use - system calls, based on the authors extensive experience with UNIX. provides hints on making applications portable. emphasizes strengths and limitations of UNIX. explains the rationale behind many UNIX design features. contains a logical grouping of system calls to facilitate study in conjunction with operating system texts. contains over 100 detailed, tested example programs. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Title: Advanced UNIX Programming
Publisher: Pearson Education (US), United States, Upper Saddle River
Publication Date: 1985
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0130118001
ISBN 13: 9780130118004
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Weight: 431 grams

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Readers can learn to program UNIX clearly and systematically at the system call level with this book that provides the seasoned programmer with practical advice for using I/O on files and terminals, multitasking, signals and system administration.

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The value of this book lies in its ability to draw out the UNIX system's magnificent blend of simplicity and power - the strengths, weaknesses, and underlying rationale contained in each UNIX design feature.Shows how, when, and why system calls are used in important UNIX versions to interface user subroutines and commands with Kernel facilities.Now systems programmers, software engineers, and C/UNIX users can cover UNIX system calls easily and portable with this complete, detailed, how-to reference.

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