Linux Device Drivers, 3rd Edition

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Device drivers are the software responsible for interacting with computer hardware such as disks, monitors, keyboards, modems, among others. Writing device drivers calls for knowledge of the Linux operating system. The bestselling guide on this topic is the Linux Device Drivers from O’Reilly. This book provides all the information needed to write drivers for a wide range of devices and has helped many programmers over the years in learning how to develop software for new hardware under Linux, support computer peripherals under the Linux operating system, and understand the basics of Linux even if not expecting to write a driver.

The third edition of the book covers all changes to Version 2.6 of the Linux kernel, which makes the activities simpler and includes subtle new features that increase efficiency and flexibility of the driver. New chapters on consoles, USB drivers, and more have also been added. The book uses full-featured examples that can be compiled and run without requiring any special hardware.

Linux is now a mainstream platform for embedded systems and holds fast as the most rapidly growing segment of the computer market, making this book crucial for anyone involved in writing device drivers.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0596005903

Publisher ‏ : ‎ O’Reilly Media; 3rd edition (March 15, 2005)

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 636 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780596005900

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0596005900

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.22 pounds

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 1.3 x 9.19 inches