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An open-source introductory systems programming textbook for the University of Illinois CS 341 course. It teaches Linux programming in C and is available in several reading formats.
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Overview
Coursebook is an open-source introductory systems programming textbook for the University of Illinois CS 341 course. It teaches systems programming in C for Linux, assuming prior programming language study and familiarity with assembly instructions. The repository improves on an earlier wikibook with more rigorous, cited material, footnotes, extended reading, and a glossary. Automated builds publish the content as PDF, Markdown, HTML, and EPUB for reading and course use.
Key features
- Teaches introductory systems programming in C for Linux
- Includes citations, footnotes, extended reading, and a glossary
- Builds exports in PDF, Markdown, HTML, and EPUB
- Provides a single current PDF and links to the wiki and HTML version
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It is suited to students learning Linux systems programming in a structured course. Choose it when you want an open textbook with multiple reading formats and supporting references.
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