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“Of course, C proved indispensible to the developers of all its alternatives. Dig down through enough implementation layers under any of the other languages surveyed here and you will find a core implemented in pure, portable C”

Quote by Eric S. Raymond

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The Art of UNIX Programming

This book delves into the principles and practices that make UNIX a powerful and flexible operating system. It covers a wide range of topics, including file systems, text processing, shell scripting, and system calls. The book is aimed at experienced programmers looking to deepen their understanding of UNIX and its associated technologies. more

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Eric S. Raymond
Eric S. Raymond

Eric S. Raymond, born on December 4, 1957, is a renowned programmer with a significant impact on the field of open-source software. He made important contributions to the development of the Linux kernel and is best known for his theoretical contributions to the open-source movement. Raymond's book 'The Cathedral and the Bazaar' has had a profound influence on software development models. more

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