Addison-Wesley sent us in the hardcover second edition of the popular book title "Advanced Programming in the UNIX Environment" and we had a quick look at this classic.
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I have Advanced Programming in the UNIX Environment, 1st Edition and read it cover to cover. Same with TCP/IP Illustrated, Volume 1. I'm still working on Unix Network Programming, 2nd Edition, Volume 1. All are first-class books. With the new editions of APUE and UNPv1, I'm torn between getting the new editions or staying with what I have. I think I'll stick with pure W. Richard Stevens and spend my money on TCPv2.
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First of all, the book deserves its reputation as one of the best tech books in the trade.
And to answer your question about the link, it's about 1% per copy *sold*, I think. And it's not myself who gets that (very little) money btw, none of the osnews editors are getting paid. So, I hardly find this to be an 'ad' on my part. I have nothing to gain other than making a worthy book more known to the tech community. And I don't happen to be married to Mr Stevens either. 
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His death is briefly mentioned in the preface only, not on the author's bios, which is I would have expected it. This is why I didn't notice it when I first started reading the book a few months ago (I was sent the book in June). As for the 'thin review', I said up-front that this is a quick look at a classic book. You are very welcome to send us over your full review for publication, or do it on the comment's section instead. I am a volunteer here, as everyone else is.
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Eugenia, babe, don't worry about these noisy little geeks, looking for conspiracy theories where non-exist - thats of course depends on whether they're a registered Republican, in which case they'll state that there are known unknowns.
As for the book review; one really can't into detail unless one wishes to reguggitate the whole damn book again; for me, it looks damn interesting, and I might purchase a copy when I can next time. I don't programme much myself, but by the review you gave, the books sounds like it covers alot more than just programming.