Linux Kernel Programming, 3rd Edition (With CD)

A Brand-New Edition of the Comprehensive Linux Kernel Reference with 40% of the Material Revised

This comprehensive Linux kernel reference book, with 40% of the material revised, provides students with a deep understanding of how a modern, multi-tasking operating system works. The book covers the basic foundations of the Linux OS, going under the hood of Linux and explaining how the open Linux sources work.

The authors delve into various aspects of the Linux kernel, including memory management, interprocess communication, file systems, device drivers, and networking. Readers will learn about the fundamental algorithms and data structures, such as scheduling and task structure, that underpin the Linux kernel interface.

The book is targeted towards intermediate and advanced Linux students who need to know how the Linux kernel interface is implemented. The CD-ROM included with the book contains the generic Linux core, rather than a particular distribution, allowing readers to explore the kernel sources directly.

The updated edition now covers Linux 2.4, providing readers with the latest information on the Linux operating system. The book introduces the kernel sources and describes the basic algorithms and data structures that power the Linux kernel.

Michael Beck, the director of software development for the DResearch Digital Media Systems GmbH, studied computer science at Humboldt University in Germany. Harald Bohme, Ulrich Kunitz, and Robert Magnus also studied computer science at Humboldt University, while Claus Schroter studied physics at the University of Gottingen.

The book is available for sale in the Indian subcontinent only, providing a comprehensive and in-depth look at the Linux operating system and its inner workings. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of how the Linux kernel is implemented, enabling them to better navigate and program the Linux environment.

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