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A Quarter Century of UNIX (Addison-Wesley UNIX and Open Systems Series) 9 reviews
Peter H. Salus
Addison-Wesley Professional, 1994
Pricey but well worth it
+ Overview of the Unix World
+ The birth of UNIX from an insider
This book is the first one I read about the history on Unix and I really appreciate the author's for the taking the time trying to preserve the history about Unix before it is lost. The book starts with a very early mention of computers, from 1870s and then ends with around the year 1994. Of course ...
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The Art of UNIX Programming (Addison-Wesley Professional Computing Series)35 reviews
Eric S. Raymond
Addison-Wesley Professional, 2003
Changed the Way I Designed My Own Software Development
+ Unix triumph at its best
+ Extremely enjoyable, but at times a bit overly biased.
+ compares different languages
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Revolution OS22 reviews
Linus Torvalds, Richard M. Stallman
Wonderview Productions, 2003
Great background material to OSS
+ Understanding the open source phenomenon
+ What a great movie
+ Not Definitive, But Worthwhile
+ A wonderful compilation
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The Joy of Linux (Miscellaneous)8 reviews
Michael Hall, Brian Proffitt
Muska & Lipman Publishing, 2001
history + novel = The Joy of Linux
+ A "Newbie's" friend.
+ history + novel = The Joy of Linux
Here is a book that the author has patterened somewhat after the book entitled, "The Joy of Sex." It is a definite reader that gives insight into who made who. The last time I read a computer novel of this magnitude was entitled, "The Mac Bathroom Reader" that delved into the many emails ...
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In the Beginning...was the Command Line100 reviews
Neal Stephenson
Harper Perennial, 1999
The Reason Why I Learned to Love Linux
+ geeks and nerds: break free from your gui cage
+ Stands up well to the test of time thus far...
This book introduced me to the open source movement. Refreshing view of the programmer as "creator" in the domain of binary world. Interesting parallels to religion. This book captures the heart and soul of the information age.
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Hackers - Wizards of the Electronic Age8 reviews
Steve Wozniak; Andy Hertzfeld; Bill Atkinson; Lee Felsenstein; Richard Stallman; Richard Greenblatt; Stewart Brand; Steven Levy;
HackersVideo.com, 1986
Very Informative program!
+ A little piece of 1985
This is a must for anyone who is curious about the hacker attitude and software movement.. I loved it!
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Pirates of Silicon Valley 139 reviews
Noah Wyle, Joey Slotnick
Turner Home Ent, 2005
If your a geek like me then you will love this movie
+ A Fun Little Romp That's Incomplete
+ West Coast Wizards
+ Historical Movie!
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Just for Fun: The Story of an Accidental Revolutionary77 reviews
Linus Torvalds, David Diamond
Collins Business, 2002
An interesting read
+ Great for those interested in knowing about Linus Torvalds and the beginnings of Linux
+ Conversations with Linus
+ This book gives you a decent look at Linus Torvalds
+ Eye Opening
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Linux and the Unix Philosophy 4 reviews
Mike Gancarz
Digital Press, 2002
Gancarz is a philosopher
+ Learning Linux is an incredible intelligent investment
+ compatible cultures
+ Brilliant Read
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Just for Fun: The Story of an Accidental Revolutionary77 reviews
Linus Torvalds, David Diamond
Collins Business, 2002
An interesting read
+ Great for those interested in knowing about Linus Torvalds and the beginnings of Linux
+ Conversations with Linus
+ This book gives you a decent look at Linus Torvalds
+ Eye Opening
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Linux and the Unix Philosophy4 reviews
Mike Gancarz
Digital Press, 2002
Gancarz is a philosopher
+ Learning Linux is an incredible intelligent investment
+ compatible cultures
+ Brilliant Read
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A Quarter Century of UNIX (Addison-Wesley UNIX and Open Systems Series)9 reviews
Peter H. Salus
Addison-Wesley Professional, 1994
Pricey but well worth it
+ Overview of the Unix World
+ The birth of UNIX from an insider
This book is the first one I read about the history on Unix and I really appreciate the author's for the taking the time trying to preserve the history about Unix before it is lost. The book starts with a very early mention of computers, from 1870s and then ends with around the year 1994. Of course ...
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Revolution OS22 reviews
Linus Torvalds, Richard M. Stallman
Wonderview Productions, 2003
Great background material to OSS
+ Understanding the open source phenomenon
+ What a great movie
+ Not Definitive, But Worthwhile
+ A wonderful compilation
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The Joy of Linux (Miscellaneous)8 reviews
Michael Hall, Brian Proffitt
Muska & Lipman Publishing, 2001
history + novel = The Joy of Linux
+ A "Newbie's" friend.
+ history + novel = The Joy of Linux
Here is a book that the author has patterened somewhat after the book entitled, "The Joy of Sex." It is a definite reader that gives insight into who made who. The last time I read a computer novel of this magnitude was entitled, "The Mac Bathroom Reader" that delved into the many emails ...
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In the Beginning...was the Command Line100 reviews
Neal Stephenson
Harper Perennial, 1999
The Reason Why I Learned to Love Linux
+ geeks and nerds: break free from your gui cage
+ Stands up well to the test of time thus far...
This book introduced me to the open source movement. Refreshing view of the programmer as "creator" in the domain of binary world. Interesting parallels to religion. This book captures the heart and soul of the information age.
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The Art of UNIX Programming (Addison-Wesley Professional Computing Series)35 reviews
Eric S. Raymond
Addison-Wesley Professional, 2003
Changed the Way I Designed My Own Software Development
+ Unix triumph at its best
+ Extremely enjoyable, but at times a bit overly biased.
+ compares different languages
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Hackers - Wizards of the Electronic Age8 reviews
Steve Wozniak; Andy Hertzfeld; Bill Atkinson; Lee Felsenstein; Richard Stallman; Richard Greenblatt; Stewart Brand; Steven Levy;
HackersVideo.com, 1986
Very Informative program!
+ A little piece of 1985
This is a must for anyone who is curious about the hacker attitude and software movement.. I loved it!
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Pirates of Silicon Valley139 reviews
Noah Wyle, Joey Slotnick
Turner Home Ent, 2005
If your a geek like me then you will love this movie
+ A Fun Little Romp That's Incomplete
+ West Coast Wizards
+ Historical Movie!
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