--- product_id: 48556819 title: "Linux System Programming 2ed: Talking Directly to the Kernel and C Library" price: "C$8013" currency: NIO in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/48556819-linux-system-programming-2ed-talking-directly-to-the-kernel-c store_origin: NI region: Nicaragua --- # In-depth multithreading & Pthreads Comprehensive system call reference Direct kernel & C library access Linux System Programming 2ed: Talking Directly to the Kernel and C Library **Price:** C$8013 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Unlock the power behind Linux — code like a kernel insider! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Linux System Programming 2ed: Talking Directly to the Kernel and C Library - **How much does it cost?** C$8013 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/48556819-linux-system-programming-2ed-talking-directly-to-the-kernel-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 ## Key Features - • **Code at the Core:** Master Linux kernel and C library interfaces for unparalleled system control. - • **Insider’s Edge:** Learn from a Linux kernel contributor’s expert insights and practical examples. - • **Thread the Needle:** Harness multithreading and real-time process management for cutting-edge performance. - • **Speed Meets Precision:** Optimize I/O and memory with advanced techniques to write smarter, faster code. - • **Future-Proof Your Skills:** Stay ahead with updated content on POSIX clocks, high-resolution timers, and modern system programming. ## Overview Linux System Programming 2nd Edition by Robert Love is the definitive guide for developers seeking deep expertise in Linux kernel services, system calls, and multithreaded programming. This updated edition blends theory with practical examples, empowering you to write optimized, high-performance Linux software that leverages core system libraries and advanced process management. ## 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: Worth a read - Worked with win32 for years, but more recently been working on Linux. If you are doing system level development then this is definitely worth a read. Pickes up a few golden nuggets from this - one being about partial reads. When we saw the issue I knew straight away why :) Review: Five Stars - Best of class. ## Features - Linux System Programming 2ed: Talking Directly to the Kernel and C Library - Product type: ABIS BOOK - Brand: O'Reilly Media ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 175,145 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 10 in Linux & Unix Programming 36 in Linux Distributions | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 115 Reviews | ## Images ![Linux System Programming 2ed: Talking Directly to the Kernel and C Library - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/914upP4hhpL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth a read *by S***Y on 8 November 2019* Worked with win32 for years, but more recently been working on Linux. If you are doing system level development then this is definitely worth a read. Pickes up a few golden nuggets from this - one being about partial reads. When we saw the issue I knew straight away why :) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by A***E on 2 March 2016* Best of class. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Linux System Programming, 2nd Edition by Robert Love (O'Reilly 2013) *by S***E on 8 December 2013* This highly readable book is an excellent introduction to both Linux and Linux system programming for a sysadmin or non-linux programmer. It also contains a valuable appendix on GCC extensions to the C standards. The focus is on user-space programming in C on Linux, with extensive discussion of the underlying kernel structures. The coverage includes files/process management/IPC/threading and time measurement. There is a discussion on processor affinity and real time systems which are not covered in other books I've read. There is also a bibliography cover C programming, Linux Programming, the Linux Kernel, and Operating System design. Topics not covered include SELINUX, network programming, and authentication - PAM could usefully have been covered. Another criticism is that the book examples have not been made available. This reduces the value of the book as a reference to the experienced linux programmer IMO. ## 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.ni/products/48556819-linux-system-programming-2ed-talking-directly-to-the-kernel-c](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/48556819-linux-system-programming-2ed-talking-directly-to-the-kernel-c) --- *Product available on Desertcart Nicaragua* *Store origin: NI* *Last updated: 2026-06-21*