programming under linux, how?

guerilla fighta · 06-04-2002, 04:11 PM

id be grateful if anyone could point me in the direction of a guide[s] to coding under linux, ive done programming under windows, and im just wondering how to get started under linux

also, i know this isnt really 'programming-related' as such, but...

how many of you follow the 'Tao of programming'? yay or nay?

cheers

tyler_durden · 06-04-2002, 05:55 PM

what exactly do you mean by programming? In unix nearly EVERYTHING is done in C. If you have some c experience, then all you really need is some looking into specific system calls and such. I recommend that you read advanced programming in the unix environment by stevens. Also, a good online tutorial is here it covers most of the important stuff like signals, sockets, pipes, ect.

edit: spelling

guerilla fighta · 06-06-2002, 04:43 PM

Thanks for the help. As for the spelling, i was pretty tired then so i wasnt too bothered with it

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guerilla fighta · 06-06-2002, 04:45 PM

note to self : learn proper use and grammer of the english language.

Tinkster · 06-06-2002, 07:53 PM

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Originally posted by guerilla fighta
note to self : learn proper use and grammer of the english language.

*Chuckle*

That's 'grammar' and 'English', by the way. ;)

No offense meant!

Cheers,
Tink

Altair · 06-12-2002, 03:21 PM

I'm planning on moving to Linux soon(very soon I hope) and I'm also planning on learning a programming language. Would learning C++ be a waste if it's not used in Linux? Or could I use my C++ skills to program in C as well?

Mara · 06-12-2002, 03:38 PM

C++ is also used (especially in KDE). But kernel is mostly in C, all device drivers, network software is easier to write in C, etc. When moving deeper, there's only C. You'll see C++ only "near the user".

Tinkster · 06-13-2002, 04:21 PM

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Originally posted by Altair

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Would learning C++ be a waste if it's not used in Linux?

Nuh, C++ (as C) is highly portable (when using C++ just make sure
the libraries you use are cross-platform ;})

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Or could I use my C++ skills to program in C as well?

Basically yes, since C++ is a super-set of C (an object-oriented extension)
with only few different syntax rules for common features ...

http://www.ioccc.org/ <- this link will show you a few of the finest
samples of what you can do in C ;) (after having gone thorugh a few of
them you'll probably understand why I prefer C++ ;})

Cheers,
Tink

lackluster · 06-13-2002, 10:33 PM

Learning just about any programming language is not a waste of time except java

Tinkster · 06-14-2002, 12:06 AM

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Originally posted by lackluster
Learning just about any programming language is not a waste of time except java :rolleyes:

Oh c'mon :)

If it wasn't for CPU & memory hogging Java wouldn't be that bad :}

Cheers,
Tink