This package is the perfect starter kit for Linux users to learn Linux programming. The Sams Teach Yourself book contains 21 lessons each consisting of activities for the reader as they learn the essentials of programming Linux. This product will provide a solid foundation for application development or system programming on Linux. When the reader finishes the book he should be comfortable with programming on Linux and be able to grasp new concepts (eg X-windows programming) and the incorporation of new software in his base system. Linux comes equipped with identical Internet tools and Internet capabilities to those found in commercial Unix. It is also ideal for browsing the Internet. Commercial Unix vendors are coming to realize that their future customers and future developers are coming from the ranks of Linux users and programmers.