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Title Linux Kernel Development (Developers Library)
Author Love, Robert
Binding Paperback
Edition 3
Condition Used; Very Good
Pages 480
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Addison Wesley, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Publication date 06/22/2010
Features Bibliography, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
Bookseller's Inventory # 4987268
ISBN 9780672329463 / 0672329468
Weight 1.71 lbs (0.78 kg)
Dimensions 9.08 x 7.04 x 1.18 in (23.06 x 17.88 x 3.00 cm)
Category Computers - Operating Systems
Library of Congress subjects Operating systems (Computers)
Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2010018961
Dewey Decimal Code 005.432
Quantity available 1

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Reviewers commend the book for making Linux kernel internals understandable through clear, detailed explanations. It’s seen as accessible to non?experts and is strongly recommended for those seeking a practical grasp of how the kernel works.

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From the publisher

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, as well as to programmers seeking to better understand the operating system and become more efficient and productive in their coding.

The book details the major subsystems and features of the Linux kernel, including its design, implementation, and interfaces. It covers the Linux kernel with both a practical and theoretical eye, which should appeal to readers with a variety of interests and needs.

The author, a core kernel developer, shares valuable knowledge and experience on the 2.6 Linux kernel. Specific topics covered include process management, scheduling, time management and timers, the system call interface, memory addressing, memory management, the page cache, the VFS, kernel synchronization, portability concerns, and debugging techniques. This book covers the most interesting features of the Linux 2.6 kernel, including the CFS scheduler, preemptive kernel, block I/O layer, and I/O schedulers.

The third edition of Linux Kernel Development includes new and updated material throughout the book:

An all-new chapter on kernel data structures
Details on interrupt handlers and bottom halves
Extended coverage of virtual memory and memory allocation
Tips on debugging the Linux kernel
In-depth coverage of kernel synchronization and locking
Useful insight into submitting kernel patches and working with the Linux kernel community

From the rear cover

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, as well as to programmers seeking to better understand the operating system and become more efficient and productive in their coding.

The book details the major subsystems and features of the Linux kernel, including its design, implementation, and interfaces. It covers the Linux kernel with both a practical and theoretical eye, which should appeal to readers with a variety of interests and needs.

The author, a core kernel developer, shares valuable knowledge and experience on the 2.6 Linux kernel. Specific topics covered include process management, scheduling, time management and timers, the system call interface, memory addressing, memory management, the page cache, the VFS, kernel synchronization, portability concerns, and debugging techniques. This book covers the most interesting features of the Linux 2.6 kernel, including the CFS scheduler, preemptive kernel, block I/O layer, and I/O schedulers.

The third edition of Linux Kernel Development includes new and updated material throughout the book:

An all-new chapter on kernel data structures
Details on interrupt handlers and bottom halves
Extended coverage of virtual memory and memory allocation
Tips on debugging the Linux kernel
In-depth coverage of kernel synchronization and locking
Useful insight into submitting kernel patches and working with the Linux kernel community

About the author

Robert Love is an open source programmer, speaker, and author who has been using and contributing to Linux for more than 15 years. He is currently senior software engineer at Google, where he was a member of the team that developed the Android mobile platform's kernel. Prior to Google, he was Chief Architect, Linux Desktop, at Novell. Before Novell, he was a kernel engineer at MontaVista Software and Ximian.

Love's kernel projects include the preemptive kernel, the process scheduler, the kernel events layer, inotify, VM enhancements, and several device drivers.

He has given numerous talks on and has written multiple articles about the Linux kernel and is a contributing editor for Linux Journal. His other books include Linux System Programming and Linux in a Nutshell.

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