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Unix: A History and a Memoir by Kernighan is really good. There's a lot of fun historical information and anecdotes. But, since our modern systems still have a
by japhyr 4y ago
Unix: A History and a Memoir by Kernighan is really good.
There's a lot of fun historical information and anecdotes. But, since our modern systems still have a lot of Unix ideas at their roots, I also came away with a better understanding of how to use today's systems.
- sasas 4y agoThis book provided me a real appreciation for the innovative concepts the original UNIX developers came up with so many years ago. Their impact cannot be overstated. Highly recommended read for anyone who happens to spend their time plotting away in a terminal.
- 2b3a51 4y agoI also appreciated the account of the environment at Bell Labs that allowed the UNIX lab to exist and develop applications over time.