Linux Kernel Development

About this book

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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About the author

Robert Love

Robert Love has been using and contributing to Linux since its earliest days, including significant contributions to the Linux kernel and GNOME desktop environment. Robert is Director of Engineering at Google, where he was a member of the team that designed and shipped Android. He currently works on Google's search infrastructure. Robert's other books include Linux Kernel Development (Addison-Wesley 2010) and Linux in a Nutshell (O'Reilly 2009). Robert holds a B.S. in Computer Science and a B.A. in Mathematics from the University of Florida. He lives in Boston.