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A Quarter Century Of Unix,New
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Unix Is A Software System That Is Simple, Elegant, Portable, And Powerful. It Grew In Popularity Without The Benefit Of A Large Marketing Organization. Programmers Kept Using It; Big Companies Kept Fighting It. After A Decade, It Was Clear That The Users Had Won. A Quarter Century Of Unix Is The First Book To Explain This Incredible Success, Using The Words Of Its Creators, Developers And Users To Illustrate How The Sociology Of A Technical Group Can Overwhelm The Intent Of Multibilliondollar Corporations. In Preparing To Write This Book, Peter Salus Interviewed Over 100 Of These Key Figures And Gathered Relevant Information From Australia To Austria. This Is The Book That Turns Unix Folklore Into Unix History.Features: Provides The First Documented History Of The Development Of The Unix Operating System, Includes Interviews With Over 100 Key Figures In The Unix Community, Contains Classic Photos And Illustrations, And Explains Why Unix Succeeded.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'A Quarter Century of Unix' about? A: 'A Quarter Century of Unix' provides a documented history of the UNIX operating system, detailing its development and success through interviews with over 100 key figures in the UNIX community.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Quarter Century of Unix' is Peter H. Salus, who conducted extensive interviews to gather insights from significant contributors to the UNIX ecosystem.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'A Quarter Century of Unix' is available in paperback binding, making it suitable for both reading and display.
- Q: What year was 'A Quarter Century of Unix' published? A: This book was published on January 1, 1994.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'A Quarter Century of Unix' has a total of 272 pages.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or photos? A: Yes, the book contains classic photos and illustrations that enhance the reading experience and provide visual context.
- Q: What makes this book unique in terms of UNIX history? A: 'A Quarter Century of Unix' is unique because it combines personal accounts and interviews from key figures, offering a sociological perspective on the UNIX operating system's success.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in UNIX? A: While the book covers historical and technical aspects of UNIX, it is more suited for readers with some familiarity with the operating system and its impact.
- Q: Can I find interviews with notable UNIX developers in this book? A: Yes, the book includes interviews with over 100 notable figures from the UNIX community, providing firsthand insights into its development.
- Q: What genre does this book fall under? A: 'A Quarter Century of Unix' falls under the category of technology and computing, specifically focusing on operating systems.