The revision of the definitive guide to Unix system programming is now available in a more portable format.

"This books is for anyone who already knows another programming language, and wants to be able to use C well. It is ideal for students of computer science who have taken an introductory programming course and need to progess rapidly to C before taking a course on operating systems or systems programming. It is also suitable for professionals, providing a comprehensive tutorial on C as well as a lasting reference book. Emphasis throughout is on developing a programming style which ensures safe code, that is both readable and maintainable. At the same time, the reader is encouraged to make full use of the standard libraries available in the UNIX environment and to acquire the UNIX 'tools' philosophy."--Jacket.

For intermediate to experienced C programmers who want to become UNIX system programmers. Explains system calls and special library routines available on the system. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Offers a comprehensive view of the underpinnings of the Linux kernel on the Intel x86 and the Power PC.

This work presents the full range of UNIX/C tools in the context of a full software life cycle. The authors show how to use UNIX tools and the C language to produce reliable, efficient, and maintainable software products.