The nuts-and-bolts introduction to system software development, from code that meets the hardware, through assemblers, compilers, and beyond. System Software Programming shows you how system software actually works - so you can write it more effectively and develop applications that use it more effectively. System Software Programming is the most practical, thorough resource on system software for developers and system designers who are working in UNIX or Win32 environments. It is also an excellent textbook for students who are studying compilers and related subjects.