Book Description
An authoritative, practical guide that helps programmers better understand the Linux kernel, and to write and develop kernel code.
Authored by a member of the Linux kernel development team.
In-depth coverage of all the major subsystems and features of the new Linux 2.6 kernel.
Targeted audience includes programmers interested in gaining relevant and timely information so they may further their kernel development skills. Linux Kernel Development details the design and implementation of the Linux kernel, presenting the content in a manner that is beneficial to those writing and developing kernel code. While the book discusses topics that are theoretical, it does so with the goal of assisting programmers so they better understand the topics and become more efficient and productive in their coding. The book discusses the major subsystems and features of the Linux kernel, including design and implementation, their purpose and goals, and their interfaces. Important computer science and operating system design details are also addressed. The book covers the Linux kernel from both angles - theoretical and applied - which should appeal to both types of readers. The author is involved in Linux kernel development, so the latest kernel version is detailed, as the author has access to the not-yet-released development releases. Specific topics covered will include- all the important algorithms, relevant subsystems, process management, scheduling, time management and timers, system call interface, memory addressing, memory management, paging strategies, caching layers, VFS, kernel synchronization, and signals.
Robert Love has used Linux since the early days. He graduated from the University of Florida with degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science. Currently, he is a Linux kernel developer involved in various open-source projects. He is employed as a kernel engineer in MontaVista Softwares real-time and performance group. He was also involved in the 2002 Linux Kernel Developers Summit in Ottawa, Canada, and has written several articles for Linux Journal.
Synopsis
Linux Kernel Development details the design and implementation of the Linux kernel, presenting the content in a manner that is beneficial to those writing and developing kernel code. While the book discusses topics that are theoretical, it does so with the goal of assisting programmers so they better understand the topics and become more efficient and productive in their coding.The book discusses the major subsystems and features of the Linux kernel, including design and implementation, their purpose and goals, and their interfaces. Important computer science and operating system design details are also addressed. The book covers the Linux kernel from both angles - theoretical and applied - which should appeal to both types of readers.The author is involved in Linux kernel development, so the latest kernel version is detailed, as the author has access to the not-yet-released development releases.Specific topics covered will include: all the important algorithms, relevant subsystems, process management, scheduling, time management and timers, system call interface, memory addressing, memory management, paging strategies, caching layers, VFS, kernel synchronization, and signals.
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