Understanding the concepts of processes and interprocess communications

(IPC) is fundamental to developing software for Linux. This book zeroes right

in on the key techniques of processes and interprocess communication - from

primitive communications to the complexities of sockets. It covers every aspect

of UNIX/Linux interprocess communications in sufficient detail to allow

experienced programmers to begin writing useful code immediately. The book

also includes a precise description of the basics of network programming that

make this one of the best introductory books on UNIX/Linux network

programming using sockets. Grey explains exactly what processes are, how they

are generated, how they can access their own environments, and how they can

communicate with other processes. From beginning to end, the book truly

leads you through the "nooks and crannies" of UNIX - making you a

dramatically more effective programmer.

Rave reviews for UNIX companion volume-- "I really like this book!!!

Concepts that I only vaguely understood now make complete sense to me! The

sample code and exercises are so good, they seem to clamp down on the

concepts like a vise grip..." S. Lee Henry, Johns Hopkins University.