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Johnson, Michael K. Linux application development / Michael K. Johnson, Erik W. Troan.-- 2nd ed. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-321-21914-7 (hardback : alk. paper) 1. Linux. 2. Application software--Development. I. Troan, Erik W. II. Title. QA76.76.O63J635 2004 005.1--dc22 2004017882
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