arnuld uttre <arnuld.mizong@xxxxxxxxx> writes: > Some years ago someone told me this: "if you are a C Programmer and > work on GNU/Linux (Lignux ?) and you have system programming as your > hobby, intend on work on OS side then you need to master these three > things: > > 1) ANSI C (and/or C++) > 2) your compiler (gcc) > 3) I forgot > > > I work on GNU/Linux most of the time as hobby and I I fit the > description above and have turned the system programming hobby of mine > into a job. Hence I intend to understand GNU C compiler (gcc) and for > that can you guys tell me if these 2 books are required: > > http://shop.fsf.org/product/gnu-c-library-application-fundamentals/ > http://shop.fsf.org/product/gnu-c-library-system-network-applications/ > > > or reading them will not make much difference ? You should read http://gcc.gnu.org/onlinedocs/gcc-4.4.3/gcc/ The two manuals you mention are for the C library, not for gcc. Reading them is also a good idea. You can buy them, or read them at http://www.gnu.org/software/libc/manual/ . Ian
