GNU/Linux Programming Guide (Second Edition)

Author: Kurt Wall [USA]
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: This book provides a comprehensive and in-depth introduction to GNU/Linux programming. It first introduces the programming tools for Linux programming, then elaborates on Linux programming knowledge from library functions, system calls, and the kernel, and specifically covers network programming knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP, and multicast sockets. The graphical interface is also a key focus of the book, with a strong emphasis on the text-based graphical library ncurses. It also explains the basic programming methods of popular graphical systems such as X Window, Qt, GNOME, and OpenGL in detail. Finally, it introduces Bash programming and device driver programming. The book includes numerous practical examples, allowing readers to deeply understand programming concepts and techniques through example code. Another advantage of this book is that it covers topics often omitted in other programming books, such as RPM package management tools, documentation writing, and license selection for distribution. This is essential knowledge for any programmer preparing to engage in GNU development work. This book is an invaluable reference for all Linux programmers, whether beginners or advanced users.