介绍了Unix系统领域中的设计和开发哲学、思想文化体系、原则与经验，由公认的Unix编程大师、开源运动领袖人物之一Eric S. Raymond倾力多年写作而成。包括Unix设计者在内的多位领域专家也为本书贡献了宝贵的内容。(This book introduces the design and development philosophy, ideology and culture system, principle and experience in the field of Unix system. It is written by Eric S. Raymond, recognized Unix programmer and one of the leaders of open source movement for many years. Many domain experts, including Unix designers, also contributed valuable content to the book.)