System Programming in Linux: A Hands-On Introduction

System Programming in Linux: A Hands-On Introduction

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System Programming in Linux: A Hands-On Introduction
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Stewart N. Weiss was a professor in the computer science department of Hunter College for 38 years and was also on the faculty of the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. He developed courses in Unix system programming, parallel computing, software testing, and open source software development. Weiss holds a PhD in computer science from the Courant Institute of Mathematical Science of New York University. He has been working with Unix and C since 1983 and is passionate about sharing his knowledge of Unix and Linux systems.

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No Starch Press has published the finest in geek entertainment since 1994, creating both timely and timeless titles like Python Crash Course, Python for Kids, How Linux Works, and Hacking: The Art of Exploitation. An independent, San Francisco-based publishing company, No Starch Press focuses on a curated list of well-crafted books that make a difference. They publish on many topics, including computer programming, cybersecurity, operating systems, and LEGO. The titles have personality, the authors are passionate experts, and all the content goes through extensive editorial and technical reviews. Long known for its fun, fearless approach to technology, No Starch Press has earned wide support from STEM enthusiasts worldwide.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ No Starch Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 14, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 1048 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1718503563
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1718503564
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.31 x 1.56 x 9.5 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #251,172 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #20 in Linux Programming #67 in Linux Networking & System Administration #204 in Software Development (Books)
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