Advanced Programming in the UNIX(R) Environment (2nd Edition) (Addison-Wesley Professional Computing Series)

Unix Network Programming, Vol. 1: The Sockets Networking API, Third Edition

UNIX Network Programming, Volume 2: Interprocess Communications (2nd Edition)

The C Programming Language (2nd Edition)

Unix

Unix Network Programming

Format: Paperback
Author: W. Richard Stevens
ReleaseDate: 23 January, 1990
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Rating:

One of the best books I've ever read
I learned to love Unix/C programming from it and I have treasured the knowledge I have gained from it ever since. This book must be by far one of the most valuable books I have ever read. Mr. Stevens has passed away but this book holds some wonderful memories and discoveries for me.

Classic work - but in series need of updates as time goes on
The only drawback with this series is that some publisher should endeavor to keep them up to date. I cannot fathom a guess as to how many times the books in this series have saved my in project work over the years. Serious Unix system programmers must have copies of the complete series.

A Unix Bible
Over 75% I wish I hadn't purchased. I have been actively involved in computer software/hardware for close to 20 years and have purchased probably 200+ books in this time period. This book is probably in my top 10 however.

This book is what's called a "Bible". It's an authoritive reference on Unix networking and communications (ipc/rpc) and much else. I equate it to the Kernighan & Ritchie C book, etc.

I wouldn't recommend this book to someone new to computers, but if you have a few years under your belt, or are an eager-beaver then go ahead. . . you won't regret your purchase.

The author uses a simple client/server program example (a simple file server) and then goes through several iterations/revisions, each using a different IPC mechanism to accomplish same task. A great technique for exploring new concepts. . . tie them all to a single program design with the program evolving to use different APIs/IPC mechanisms.