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The Linux Programmer's Toolbox helps intermediate to advanced Linux programmers become more productive and effective by tapping into the vast collection of open-source tools available for GNU/Linux. The book systematically describes the most useful tools available on most GNU/Linux distributions using concise examples that can easily be modified as specific needs require.

In this sample chapter, receive an introduction to the main sources of documentation for Linux tools and how to use them. First, look at the various tools used to retrieve documentation and examine some of the sources of documentation. Along with the sources, study the formats of Linux documentation. Finally, examine the kernel and the documentation that is available for various kernel modules and for the rest of the kernel.

Title: The Linux Programmer's Toolbox
ISBN: 0-13-219857-6
Published: March 2007
Authors: John Fusco
Chapter: Chapter 3: Finding Help
Published by Prentice Hall

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Format:PDFSize:765 KB
Date:May 2007Version:1.0
License:copyright
System Req:Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later

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