Wall K., Watson M. Linux Programming Unleashed

Sybex, 1999. — 847 p.Linux is a freeware, Unix-style true multitasking operating system that has become the defacto standard in a variety of server situations, from powering large ISPs to running corporate intranets. Linux has become a viable desktop system for many users, especially those involved with system and network administration
Linux Programming Unleashed is a complete and comprehensive reference for intermediate to advanced Linux developers with in-depth coverage of the topics most necessary to program for Linux.