I have read a lot of technical books (principally windows and c++ related) and really I have NEVER seen a technical book as well written as this one.

The book has all the quality I always wanted:

1) it must be thorough: after reading you shouldn't need to read other book or search the web to complete your comprehension: every info you need must be there.

2) it must be clear: there should never be any ambiguity in expressions or situation that requires you to test the info on specific example. You must be able to understand it on first the first reading

3) it must be a pleasant journey: the order of the information should match the normal flow of your thinking and interrogations. The author should guide you so that when you think: "I wonder what would happen in this different situation", the next paragraphs do address that interrogation you have.

Again this book does all this extremely well. There is simply no equivalent in the windows world. It makes me learning linux a very pleasant experience.

Many many thanks Mr Kerrisk

This is the best book for understanding how everything works in Linux OS.

Arrivée en parfaite condition, j'ai seulement commencé la lecture et je suis loin de l'avoir fini mais pour l'instant tout est très bien expliqué et ce en détails!

This massive hardcover book weighs in at 2.8 Kg (6.17 pounds) and is the most complete book I have ever seen on this topic. The title is slightly inaccurate because this book also covers various flavors of UNIX, as well as C programming in, and out of, a POSIX environment. Anyone learning to write C/C++ programs on Linux/UNIX this side of y2k should buy this book.

Very good

This book is a great resource and provides great explanations of the topics as well as examples that are practical.

The book is very much detailed. Totally loving it.

I am enjoying studying unix, I have a few different books it is coming along, but I still have a long way to go. Bill Reid

I haven't read the book but I know this book is like bible for the linux world. So let me share other aspect of this book.

1.) I received the book in excellent condition except very minor damage from the bottom (refer last uploaded image). Initially when I have received the book I thought book is dameged from the front and sides but after cleaning with wipes it was all good 😊

2.) I have spent 5k+ on this book but trust me its worth. First of all, this is imported from US. Quality of pages and printing are superb. It has roughly 1.5k pages and 2.5 kg weight so price is justified.

Still i would suggest seller to use better packaging or to use bubble wrap if possible.

East to read and comprehensive.

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* Name: Charles

* Age: 23

* Purchased: May, 2013

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Organization:

[0] -> The book is divided into chapters.

[1] -> Each chapter has multiple sections.

[2] -> Each chapter ends with a summary.

[3] -> At the very end of each chapter are exercises meant to reinforce what was learned in the chapter.

This is by far one of the best computer science texts I own. I did not purchase this book as a requirement for a class (though I am a student), but I did purchase it for 'personal consumption' and to further my knowledge of programming and grow as a unix/linux systems programmer.

I have read many computer science books by many different publishers and I have to admit I really enjoy the books that I own that were printed by No Starch press. I was turned on to this book by an interest in C/C++ socket programming and systems programming in general. I have a background in web development and had been programming in C for about a year when I purchased this book.

There is something to learn for everyone in this book, regardless of how many years or decades of experience you have. The book starts with a history of Unix, Linux, and standards, and then progresses into the great detail the inner workings of linux and unix.

One of my biggest disappointments with most other programming books is that the authors use bad analogies to explain how things work, or fail to explain how things work at all and only offer a shallow glimpse into the subject. Some authors seem to go back over their books adding stupid and unintelligent filler to try and make the book longer. This book is over 1500 pages and each page is jam packed with information. In fact, I'm sure there was information that was deemed 'not important' enough to make it into this book, and thus the book references how one can find more information on a topic.

I have so many good things to say about this book, I highly recommend it to anybody with an interest in linux systems programming. You will need an understanding of C programming to get through the book. If you are looking for a book on how to program in C, this is not the book. If you are a C programmer, or are learning C, and would like a book that shows you how to apply your programming knowledge to the linux and unix operating systems, this is a book for you.

This is a book for system admins, network admins, hackers, teachers and professors, students (high school, college, or graduate), makers, computer scientists, etc.

This is one book that I know I will carry with me everywhere. Or I will buy multiple copies so that I don't have to lug around this heavy, 1500+ pg hardcover book. Definitely a book you want at home, at the office, on the plain, in the car, in the bathroom, or anywhere else you can think of reading!

This is the most well written programming book that I own!

Excelente livro, já estava lendo o pdf dele na internet por isso resolvi compra-lo, muito bom como referência.

Vraiment complet, je trouve toujours tout ce que j'ai besoin, et rapidement