The clear and concise writing style makes GCC easy to understand for anyone. Those new to compilation with GCC and friends should start here. I wish I had an introduction like this when I was getting started. It could have save me a lot of research and confusion.
Most readers will move through the 87 pages comfortably. Gough explains the basics skipped by others. Goug's writing in concise and crystal clear. Each chapter has a couple of simple examples that really get the concepts across. Even someone who types slowly could get through this text and all the examples with ease. Those who choose this book will be rewarded with a clear understanding of GCC basics. Other commands covered include g++, ar, as, nm, file, ldd, ld, gcov, gprof, and cpp. Topics include compiling C compilation options, preprocessor, debugging, optimizing, C++, platform specific options, related tools, and troubleshooting.
I say four stars, because I'm going to need more detail on some things. However, this book is probably sufficient for many. The writing is great and the price is right. I'd buy it again.