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Agree. It is good(and almost non-negotiable these days) to have knowledge of Linux but not a prerequisite for learning programming. PS: Learn Linux. It's an im
by mnazim 15y ago
Agree. It is good(and almost non-negotiable these days) to have knowledge of Linux but not a prerequisite for learning programming.
PS: Learn Linux. It's an important skill.
- JoeAltmaier 15y agoAnd what does that mean? Know how to write apps? How to use your favorite shell? What the Kernel loadable-drive API? Know the Kernel internal API? Know how to build packages? Learn how to port Linux to new hardware? Know how to administer linux services? There are folks with facility in just a couple of those that know they are "linux experts", and they are right. They are all valuable. Which ones are we talking about here?
- mnazim 15y agoThese days discussion about programming generally seems to center around web applications development skills; but I was talking in more general sense. The Unix Philosophy, design of software and the idea behind the Unix are good to know and learn.