The Linux operating system is not limited to just game or open source programming, but can be used to build the same applications as in any other commercial UNIX environment. This book provides information, techniques, and source code for developing commercial-grade applications on the Linux operating system. Backed by industry leaders like IBM, Oracle, Sun Microsystems, and Borland, Linux is also the only operating system that runs on a wide range of computers. It is compatible with laptops, desktops, mid-range servers, and mainframe computers, making the operating system suitable for both server and client machines. The book includes a companion CD-ROM with projects, source code, and all the figures from the book.