[NTLUG:Discuss] C book recommendation?

[Preston Hagar]

The K & R book (the one you mentioned) is without a doubt a great C book.  I
don't know if it is the best for a complete beginner though.  It really
depends on your level of experience.  Have you ever programmed in any
language?  If so, which language?  Do you plan to learn C as a foundation
for C++ or just stick with C?

One book I would recommend for someone completely new to C programming is
"On to C" by Patrick Henry Winston

http://www.amazon.com/On-C-Patrick-Henry-Winston/dp/020158042X?tag2=zottmann5-20

C is the first language I ever learned and On to C is the first book I ever
went though.  It gives you a very good base introduction (and leaves you
wanting more).  If you are planning on learning C++, I would recommend C++
How to Program from Deitel & Deitel:

http://www.amazon.com/C%2b%2b-How-Program-5th/dp/0131857576/sr=1-1/qid=1159374200/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-1735524-5747919?ie=UTF8&s=books

(If you want to save some money, get a used copy of the 4th edition).
Basically the first 5 or so chapters are really a C introduction that lays
the foundation for learning C++.  If you are not interested in C++, however,
then this probably isn't the best book for you.

Hope this helps.

Preston

On 9/27/06, Eric Waguespack <ewaguespack at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I would like to learn C... is this a good book to start with?
>
> The C Programming Language: ANSI C Version, 2nd Edition
> by Kernighan, Brian W. / Ritchie, Dennis
> http://www.nerdbooks.com/item.php?id=0131103628
>
> Sorry if this seems off topic, but I posed the question here because I
> specifically want a book that will help me learn C as it pertains to
> Linux.
>
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