Publisher's Synopsis
This work explores the development of UNIX, the successful example of a collaborative software project, and the computer scientists involved. Originating from a small project at AT&T Bell Laboratories, UNIX has grown to be a dominant operating system in the commercial computing world - the system responsible for the development of the C programming language and the modern networked envioronment. Peter Salus is a recognized promoter and spokesman for UNIX and the UNIX community.
