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From: djc@uop.EDU (Don Christensen)
Newsgroups: comp.lang.c
Subject: Re: Wanted: advice on a good C textbook
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Date: 19 Jul 89 18:38:14 GMT
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>>/* ---------- "Wanted: advice on a good C textbook" ---------- */

>>structured programming (e.g., PASCAL) either.  My goal is to
>>learn C to a moderate degree of proficiency by simply reading a
>>book or two and hacking away.

>>     Drew Betz

This sounds a lot like the way I learned C.  I had a project to do for
a class, and I didn't want to use Ada.  I had heard a lot about C and
decided to use it.  With nothing but the compiler reference manual and
the book "Advanced C: Food for the Educated Palette" by Narani Gehain,
I managed to do quite well.  I don't have it with me, but I can provide
all necessary info if anyone wants it.  The book has good examples and
a good index, which is all I need.  If you are a decent programmer, you
should have no problem with a slightly advanced book of this sort.

Don