On Tue, 2008-04-08 at 09:39 -0600, Robin Laing wrote:
> max bianco wrote:
> > I want to learn C and I know there are quite a few programmers on this
> > list. I am looking for a couple of good books on learning C. I am not
> > exactly a beginner but I am no expert and i would like to start going
> > over everything from scratch. So if I could get some referrals to a
> > couple of books I would greatly appreciate it. I am looking for a good
> > thorough beginners guide to C and also something for the intermediate
> > programmer as I expect to get through the former in fairly short
> > order. I ultimately will be directing my efforts at kernel hacking. As
> > always , any advice and or opinion is gratefully received.
> >
> > Max
> >
>
> I took a C course ages ago and I am trying to refresh my memory. I have
> found many tutorials on C on the web. I am going through some of them
> now. I have already found a few that have errors in their examples or
> examples that are incomplete. Also, when searching, many of the results
> would return C++ links instead of C links.
>
> As I am using Linux and gcc, I want to focus on using these tools. I
> had Turbo C but it was a Windows 3.1 version.
>
> I need to learn C for working with microcontrollers for a few projects
> that I that I am now working on.
>
> Now to dig through my boxes of books and find my C books, if I still
> have them.
>
> Also, if you are going to use gcc, then look at the man pages for
> compiler flags and linking libraries. I came across this yesterday when
> I was looking for a lint program. Also you and type in man 3 {function}
> to get more information on that function.
>
> man 3 cos
I don't know if it is available or has been updated, but I loved Xman.
It is a rudimentary gui to the man pages.
Regards,
Les H
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