Linux for Programmers and Users - Softcover

Glass, Graham; Ables, King

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131857487 ISBN 13: 9780131857483

Publisher: Pearson, 2006

Synopsis

Offering full coverage of Linux in one source, this book documents the most commonly needed topics for new and experienced Linux users and programmers - including over 100 utilities and their common options. Provides a good foundation of understanding for the most often-used Linux utilities. Devotes a chapter to helpful installation information for those who must install their own systems. Includes hundreds of command and code examples throughout. Provides approximately 50 diagrams throughout. Features FTP-able files; code used in the book will be made available on a website hosted by the publisher. A useful reference for anyone using a Linux platform, including programmers, system administrators, and any user who must understand the operating system outside of a specific application.

About this title

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0131857487
• ISBN 13: 9780131857483
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 656