What would you guys say is a good book to learn about programming on linux. Specifically for someone who has only read things like K&R and similairs. Would pic related be a good idea.
install gentoo
>>55879118
It's a fantastic book. I'm up to chapter 7 and I'm loving it so far.
>>55879118
O shit I never knew it existed. Thanks OP
>>55879203
>>55879246
>>55879118
And also, that guy wrote the god damn man pages also. He is a legend.
>>55879203
What is this book actually about? Bash scripting?
>>55879276
No, it documents system calls, File I/O, Networking, Users and Group management etc. All programmatically.
>>55879432
Thats good to know. Is it beginner level?
>>55879519
You have to know C.
>>55879534
is there anything you would recommend for beginner level?
>>55879603
Learn C the hard way.
The author's Python book sucks but his C book is good. Also take a look at this:
https://matt.sh/howto-c