Advanced Linux Programming is divided into two parts. The first covers generic UNIX system services, but with a particular eye towards Linux specific information. This portion of the book will be of use even to advanced programmers who have worked with other Linux systems since it will cover Linux specific details and differences. For programmers without UNIX experience, it will be even more valuable. The second section covers material that is entirely Linux specific. These are truly advanced topics, and are the techniques that the gurus use to build great applications. While this book will focus mostly on the Application Programming Interface (API) provided by the Linux kernel and the C library, a preliminary introduction to the development tools available will allow all who purchase the book to make immediate use of Linux.Written by recognized leaders in the open source community! Learn what they've learned from working with well-known groups like Advanced Computing Laboratory of Los Alamos National Laboratory and the GCC Open Source Group.Author Mark Mitchell is the award winning lead developer and manager for the GCC 3.0 release (the compiler used when programming with Linux). Learn the advanced aspects of Linux programming from the best.The ultimate guide to creating, compiling, running, and debugging Linux code.