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Linux and the Unix philosophy
Title:
Linux and the Unix philosophy
Author:
Gancarz, Mike.
ISBN:
9780080510347

9780080503448
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Publication Information:
Amsterdam ; Boston : Digital Press, 2003.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xxvii, 220 p.)
Contents:
The Unix philosophy : a cast of thousands -- One small step for humankind -- Rapid prototyping for fun and profit -- The portability priority -- Now that's leverage! -- The perils of interactive programs -- More Unix philosophy : ten lesser tenets -- Making Unix do one thing well -- Unix and other operating system philosophies -- Through the glass darkly : Linux vs. Windows -- A cathedral? how bizarre! -- Brave new (Unix) world.
Abstract:
Explores the andquot;way of thinking that is Linuxandquot; and why Linux is a superior implementation of this highly capable operating system. This book presents ideas about Linux and Open Source.
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