[lug] Re: Learning to code on Linux.

[Benjamin Gracy]

I'm a beginner myself, but I can recommend the book from the Wrox
series: *Beginning
Linux Programming*, 4th. ed., by Neil Mattew and Richard Stones (Wiley,
2008).  It starts with shell scripting, but moves on to file operations, the
linux environment, processes, threads, curses, GTK+ and Qt, and a bunch
more.  It has lots of examples, and I find it to be clearly written and
understandable.

Ben Gracy

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> From: "David L. Anselmi" <anselmi at anselmi.us>
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> What's a good way to learn how to write C apps for Linux?
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> A friend called me today to ask about getting the source for libc.  I
> installed Linux for him but didn't include the source packages.  He
> wants to rewrite a FORTRAN app in C, so that it will be more portable
> and maintainable down the road.  He has little experience with Linux.
>
> So, I can get him the source.  He said, "if I have the source it will
> answer all my questions about libc, and probably teach me what I need to
> write my app."  He's not scared of doing hard work to gain a skill.
>
> But I wonder what might be more efficient for him.  A study group or
> book might be a big help.  Unfortunately he doesn't get around at all
> and has dial-up Internet.
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> I expect he can figure out gcc, make, etc, but might need some help with
> the easiest way to get source packages, how to use -dev packages, etc.
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> Anyone run across a concise way to get started?
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> Dave
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