--- product_id: 4748481 title: "Linux System Programming: Talking Directly to the Kernel and C Library" price: "€ 119.12" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/4748481-linux-system-programming-talking-directly-to-the-kernel-and-c store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Linux System Programming: Talking Directly to the Kernel and C Library **Price:** € 119.12 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Linux System Programming: Talking Directly to the Kernel and C Library - **How much does it cost?** € 119.12 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/4748481-linux-system-programming-talking-directly-to-the-kernel-and-c) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Write software that draws directly on services offered by the Linux kernel and core system libraries. With this comprehensive book, Linux kernel contributor Robert Love provides you with a tutorial on Linux system programming, a reference manual on Linux system calls, and an insider’s guide to writing smarter, faster code. Love clearly distinguishes between POSIX standard functions and special services offered only by Linux. With a new chapter on multithreading, this updated and expanded edition provides an in-depth look at Linux from both a theoretical and applied perspective over a wide range of programming topics, including: A Linux kernel, C library, and C compiler overview Basic I/O operations, such as reading from and writing to files Advanced I/O interfaces, memory mappings, and optimization techniques The family of system calls for basic process management Advanced process management, including real-time processes Thread concepts, multithreaded programming, and Pthreads File and directory management Interfaces for allocating memory and optimizing memory access Basic and advanced signal interfaces, and their role on the system Clock management, including POSIX clocks and high-resolution timers Review: Linux kernel in depth - This book on the Linux kernel is really in depth; reading this book will definitely help you master your Linux skills. Review: Best Pi book - Now that you're one of the millions of people who bought the wallet-sized, $35 computer called the Raspberry Pi. you want to know more about how to use it. That's why desertcart has sold many millions of books about the Pi. I was no exception. I spent way more on books about the Pi than I did on the computer itself. I wish I could tell you that all those books deserve 5-star ratings, but they don't. Some of the authors seemed to have rushed books to market, perhaps with visions of $ bills, and the word "millons" ringing in their ears. This book is an exception; it truly deserves the 5-star rating. Not every Pi owner wants to do systems programming. Many prefer to do more conventional things like wufting the Web, exchanging emails, watching movies and videos, or playing video games. But if you're one of those who want to know about what makes the Pi tick, and how to make it jump through hoops, this is the book for you. I can't imagine there's something about systems programming that Robert Love hasn't put in here. And, unlike many books about the Pi, this one is a truly professional, well written, and expertly produced exception. Buy it. You won't be sorry. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,274,956 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #108 in Linux Programming #198 in Linux & UNIX Administration (Books) #289 in Linux Networking & System Administration | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 120 Reviews | ## Images ![Linux System Programming: Talking Directly to the Kernel and C Library - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/914upP4hhpL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Linux kernel in depth *by V***A on October 21, 2024* This book on the Linux kernel is really in depth; reading this book will definitely help you master your Linux skills. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Pi book *by J***W on May 2, 2014* Now that you're one of the millions of people who bought the wallet-sized, $35 computer called the Raspberry Pi. you want to know more about how to use it. That's why Amazon has sold many millions of books about the Pi. I was no exception. I spent way more on books about the Pi than I did on the computer itself. I wish I could tell you that all those books deserve 5-star ratings, but they don't. Some of the authors seemed to have rushed books to market, perhaps with visions of $ bills, and the word "millons" ringing in their ears. This book is an exception; it truly deserves the 5-star rating. Not every Pi owner wants to do systems programming. Many prefer to do more conventional things like wufting the Web, exchanging emails, watching movies and videos, or playing video games. But if you're one of those who want to know about what makes the Pi tick, and how to make it jump through hoops, this is the book for you. I can't imagine there's something about systems programming that Robert Love hasn't put in here. And, unlike many books about the Pi, this one is a truly professional, well written, and expertly produced exception. Buy it. You won't be sorry. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent for general audience *by T***N on April 3, 2015* This book is excellent for learning low-level C programming. It covers most topics of the OS programming (I/O, concurrency, memory) in concise manner. Pros: The book is concise, therefore can be finished in short time. For general audience who don't do low-level programming for living, I would recommend this book than the "standard" books (by Stenvens or by Kerrisk). I admit that those two standard books are masterpieces, but they are over 1000 page long, and they are reference books for those people who specialize in low-level programming. On the other hand, this books (by Love) is suitable for programmers in general. Cons: One big omission is that it doesn't contain network socket programming. ## Frequently Bought Together - Linux System Programming: Talking Directly to the Kernel and C Library - Linux Device Drivers: Where the Kernel Meets the Hardware - Linux Kernel Development --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/4748481-linux-system-programming-talking-directly-to-the-kernel-and-c](https://www.desertcart.be/products/4748481-linux-system-programming-talking-directly-to-the-kernel-and-c) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*