The Art of Unix Programming

The Art of Unix Programming is a book written by Eric Raymond about the history and culture of Unix programming from its earliest days to the current work on Linux.

The author utilizes a comparative approach to explaining Unix by contrasting it to Microsoft Windows, MacOS and other operating systems. The book also includes quotations and comments from influential Unix programmers and wizards.

The book was published by Addison-Wesley, September 17th 2003, ISBN 0131429019 and is also available online, free of charge.