Unix Program Development for IBM-PCs: Including OSF/Motif
Author Description
This book teaches programmers to "think in UNIX" and gives them the tools to design powerful and efficient UNIX software for the personal computer market--the fastest growing segment of the UNIX world.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the methodologies required to develop efficient, high-performance software within the UNIX environment specifically for IBM-PC hardware. Thomas J. Yager provides a technical framework for programmers transitioning to UNIX development, emphasizing the shift in mindset necessary to leverage the operating system's architecture. The text integrates practical coding strategies with an overview of the personal computer market's specific demands for UNIX-based applications.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Technical strategies for UNIX software design on IBM-PC platforms
- Implementation guides for OSF/Motif graphical user interfaces
- Best practices for optimizing software performance in a personal computing environment
- Comparative analysis of UNIX development workflows versus traditional PC development
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a period-specific technical manual that bridges the gap between mainframe UNIX concepts and the emerging PC market of its time. Readers frequently note the practical utility of the OSF/Motif integration for developers seeking to build professional-grade interfaces.
Page Count:
283
Publication Date:
1991-01-01
Publisher:
Addison-Wesley
ISBN-10:
0201577275
ISBN-13:
9780201577273
Computer Science
Unix
Programming
IBM Computer
Technology
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