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This book is exactly what it says on the cover covering the basics of GCC.

First-rate introduction to the gcc compiler typically found on Linux distributions. Anyone wanting to learn C or C++ will encounter gcc. The C text being used might say nothing about the essential compiler other than to assume that students have one and that they know how it works. Not likely so if they have no background in programming.

So Linux users, in particular, need to understand gcc and how it works. Gough writes very clearly and concisely and his order of topics is quite good. This little book might not be the last word on the GCC package but it certainly is the first one for any new student starting out. it is affordable, which is no small virtue for students, especially.

One suggestion: If you are going to buy this as part of an effort to learn C you will need a good text on the language for that purpose. And if you have not used a line/text editor, think hard about vi, which is on every Linux/Unix machine you might use. Arcane it is, but surprisingly efficient once you learn it. And you will need to learn something.

In summary: Excellent first choice text on the GCC compiler.

The book provides a detailed introduction to gcc compiler. After reading this book, compiling a source code and writing script files should not be a problem. Nice intro to using optimizer and other options of gcc

If you don't know anything about gnu gcc compilers this is a good book for you. However, as you go on you realize this is the most basic information and you need to resort to other books for more depth. Would recommend for starters but don't rely on it to understand how to setup and learn the inner structure. You will however understand how to use the compiler and what the compiler flags mean.

good handy book... for the price you pay it is a steal

very informative on the compiling and building process.. if you are new to gcc/g++ then this book will give you a clear view of the workings underneath