Linux for Programmers and Users

Glass, Graham; Ables, King

ISBN 10: 0131857487 / ISBN 13: 9780131857483

Published by Pearson (edition ), 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Linux for Programmers and Users
• Publisher: Pearson (edition )
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0131857487
• ISBN 13: 9780131857483
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Fair

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Synopsis

For introductory through advanced courses in Linux.

 

Addressing the growing popularity of Linux in the academic setting, this text is based on the widely used book by these authors, “UNIX for Programmers.” It applies to major inexpensive or free distributions of Linux, and documents the most commonly needed topics for both new and experienced Linux users and programmers (including over 100 utilities and their common options). Students will gain a solid foundation of understanding  for the most often-used Linux utilities.

About the Author

Graham Glass is Chief Technology Officer of WebMethods. He has taught UNIX, C, assembly language, C++, Smalltalk, and other computer science topics at the University of Texas at Dallas, where he earned his M.S. in computer science. Glass co-founded ObjectSpace to deliver object-oriented training, consulting and products. He also founded The Mind Electric, which created the Glue web services platform and the Fabric shared SOA infrastructure platform. King Ables has developed UNIX/Linux product software and systems tools, delivered support and training services, and written product documentation. Now an independent consultant specializing in IT services and network security, he has worked with Unix technologies since 1979 as a user, developer, system administrator, and consultant. Glass and Ables co-authored UNIX for Programmers and Users.