Brian Kernighan's new book: D is for Digital

In 1978, he co-wrote "The C Programming Language." 34 years later, he's published "D Is For Digital." At this rate, he'll be done with the whole alphabet by the year 2760.

Am I the only one who thought that Kernighan was yet another D (the programming language) convert upon reading the title?

When I read the title my initial though was that this was a new book about <i>D</i> programming language from <i>Digital</i> Mars...

After a cursory glance, it seems a lot like Code by Petzold[1], or at least a similar concept in less detail. I loved that book, and I know most others did as well. I'd love to take a look at it.<p>[1] <a href="http://www.charlespetzold.com/code/" rel="nofollow">http://www.charlespetzold.com/code/</a>

Nobody reading HN is in the target audience for this book.<p>However, we probably have acquaintances and relatives who could benefit.

In the wake of the ignorance highlighted by SOPA et al this book seems prescient. It sounds like a useful tome to pass on to older, yet intelligent, relatives so they can better understand how and what information they enter or leave on the Internet is collected.

Perfect gift for my girlfriend :)

Some other neat things by and about Mr. Kernighan linked to on this page. Even though this book focuses on rudimentary concepts, I feel like I have to have it on my shelf.

Thanks! I'm getting the book for myself, as well as for my young nephews/nieces who I'd like to introduce to CS.

Hope to see an updated edition of "The C programming language" for C99.