Inside Linux : A Look at Operating System Development
by
Randolph Bentson
*NR Edition
Paperback
Published by Specialized Systems Consultants
Publication date: March 1996
ISBN: 0916151891
The author, Randolph Bentson, bentson@ssc.com, 07/10/96:
I describe where this book fits among the many others
As I noted in the introduction, there are many books which
teach one how to use Linux or other Unix systems and there
are many books which teach operating system theory in great
detail. This book is intended to fill the space in between.
I hope to give the reader an appreciation for what design
decisions lead to the structure of Linux and what theories
are involved in its operation.
The publisher, SSC, Inc. (http://www.ssc.com/), 05/21/97:
A few words about Inside Linux
This book provides an informal introduction to a number of
operating system issues by looking at the history of operating
systems, by looking at how they are used, and by looking at the
details of one operating system.
The contents are a conscious effort to braid discussion of
history, theory and practice so that the reader can see what
goes on inside the system.
"I have yet to see a more eloquent, high-level description of an operating system --
Linux or any other."
-- Miles O'Neal, Unix Review, June 1997
Reader Comments
jim@surf-line.or.jp, 12/06/96, rating=9:
A book that finally gets to the point and I'm awake.
Most books tell you that they are going to explain certain concepts, ideas and facts, then leave you wondering,"Why did I buy the book."Mr. Bentson has smacked those books off the shelf with his book. Most books on computers tend to be below or
above the readers comprehension. Never no middle ground.Being new to Linux I wanted to get an idea what Linux was and is. I found the book for that purpose."Inside look at Linux" is well laid out. By chopping up the sections it allows you to get
a cup of coffe or surf the NET and remember where you were. I feel he nails his purpose for this book by explaining terms in easy to understand and comprehend language. "Inside look at Linux" had me searching for the answers to the terms I di
d not know or understand. If I give him a "10" he won't strive for a better book. Good job.Jim Ballou
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