I'll write a section on kernel compilation. I believe it should either be a chapter by itself or an appendix.
I have tried to hint at an outline of the chapter on programming: Overview of Programming * Machine code and assembly * Object files * Higher level languages (C, C++, ...) Using Compilers and Interpreters * What's compilation and interpretation * Specific tools (gcc, g++, ...) Libraries * What are libraries * Shared vs Static * Ld & Ldd * Making libraries Automating Compilation and Configuration * Make * Autoconf & Automake * Libtool * Cursory mention of imake, cons and metaconfig (is imake more important?) Squishing bugs * Compilation options * Error messages * Debuggers (gdb, ...) In the section on higher level languages there will be a subsection for many common and uncommon languages with a somewhat objective evaluation and pointers for learning this language. Feedback on this is very much appreciated. I specifically wonder whether this scheme is too much of a reference. This could be rectified by intertwining the section more, but even a tutorial needs some structure. Thanks to all who have shared their thoughts with me, -- Ole -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
