Linux Device Drivers

Linux Device Drivers, 3rd Edition by Jonathan Corbet, Greg Kroah-Hartman, Alessandro RubiniPublisher : O'Reilly Pub Date : February 2005 ISBN : 0-596-00590-3 Pages : 636 1.3 MB

Over the years, this bestselling guide has helped countless programmers learn how to support
computer peripherals under the Linux operating system, and how to develop new hardware under Linux. Now, with this third edition, it's even more helpful, covering all the significant
changes to Version 2.6 of the Linux kernel. Includes full-featured examples that programmers
can compile and run without special hardware.
Book Description:Device drivers literally drive everything you're interested in--disks, monitors, keyboards, modems--everything outside the computer chip and memory. And writing device drivers is one of the few areas of programming for the Linux operating system that calls for unique, Linux-specific knowledge.

For years now, programmers have relied on the classic Linux Device
Drivers from O'Reilly to master this critical subject. Now in its third edition, this
bestselling guide provides all the information you'll need to write drivers for a wide range
of devices. Over the years the book has helped countless programmers learn:
* how to support computer peripherals under the Linux operating system* how to develop and write software for new hardware under Linux* the basics of Linux operation even if they are not expecting to write a driver

The new edition of Linux Device Drivers is better than ever. The book covers all the
significant changes to Version 2.6 of the Linux kernel, which simplifies many activities,
and contains subtle new features that can make a driver both more efficient and more
flexible. Readers will find new chapters on important types of drivers not covered
previously, such as consoles, USB drivers, and more. Best of all, you don't have to be a
kernel hacker to understand and enjoy this book. All you need is an understanding of the C
programming language and some background in Unix system calls. And for maximum ease-of-use, the book uses full-featured examples that you can compile and run without special hardware.

Today Linux holds fast as the most rapidly growing segment of the computer market and
continues to win over enthusiastic adherents in many application areas. With this increasing
support, Linux is now absolutely mainstream, and viewed as a solid platform for embedded
systems. If you're writing device drivers, you'll want this book. In fact, you'll wonder how
drivers are ever written without it. link