The Linux Programming Interface as a university course text
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66 points
6 comments
March 15, 2026
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Discussion Highlights (4 comments)
agiacalone
I use TLPI as an optional text for my CS Operating Systems course! It's honestly the best resource for a comprehensive look at the innards of Linux. I actually even snip select pages for lectures.
shiroiuma
What a horrible selection for a university textbook! It doesn't get trivially updated every year to prevent reuse and reselling, so how is this supposed to generate more profit for the booksellers? /s Seriously though, this book is fantastic, and far better than typical course textbooks. I'm honestly a little surprised that universities would select it.
catfood
One of the greatest texts ever written. Ok maybe just one of my favorites. I wouldn't mind a 2nd edition though... surely the system call interface has changed a bit since 2010.
looopTools
We did not get as recommend or required reading in a course. But the professor did recommend it to me outside of class.