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Linux Device Drivers: Where the Kernel Meets the Hardware 3rd Edition

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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:

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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.

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Jonathan Corbet got his first look at the BSD Unix source back in 1981, when an instructor at the University of Colorado let him "fix" the paging algorithm. He has been digging around inside every system he could get his hands on ever since, working on drivers for VAX, Sun, Ardent, and x86 systems on the way. He got his first Linux system in 1993, and has never looked back. Mr. Corbet is currently the co-founder and executive editor of Linux Weekly News (http://LWN.net/); he lives in Boulder, Colorado with his wife and two children.

Alessandro installed Linux 0.99.14 soon after getting his degree as electronic engineer. He then received a Ph.D. in computer science at the University of Pavia despite his aversion toward modern technology. He left the University after getting his Ph.D. because he didn't want to write articles. He now works as a free lancer writing device drivers and, um...articles. He used to be a young hacker before his babies were born; he's now an old advocate of Free Software who developed a bias for non-PC computer platforms.

Greg Kroah-Hartman has been writing Linux kernel drivers since 1999, and is currently the maintainer for the USB, PCI, I2C, driver core, and sysfs kernel subsystems. He is also the maintainer of the udev and hotplug userspace programs, as well as being a Gentoo kernel maintainer, ensuring that his email inbox is never empty. He is a contributing editor to Linux Journal Magazine, and works for IBM's Linux Technology Center, doing various Linux kernel related tasks.

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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 ‏ : ‎ 1.97 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 1.3 x 9.19 inches

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Customers find the book informative, interesting, and helpful. They also describe the language as well-written and easy to read. Readers mention the book provides a comprehensive approach to Linux drivers and is a perfect resource for writing Linux drivers. However, some customers feel the book is outdated.

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Customers find the book informative, a great reference, and interesting. They also appreciate the examples, saying they're helpful and illustrative.

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Customers find the book's approach to Linux drivers comprehensive, perfect, and a great companion when programming at a Linux box. They also say it's the best Linux driver book they can find.

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Patrick Mims

The information in the book is still relevant

Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2021

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Although the book is based on the 2.6 version of the kernel, a lot of the information is still relevant. I took an operating systems class and I had an assignment where I had to create a device driver and I was pleased with the content of this book. This book is a must have if you need a deeper understanding of the kernel and device drivers.

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Yaacov B.

Great condition

Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2023

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The book arrived at my doorstep within a week (international shipping) , which is great.
The book is new and in a great condition.

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Matthieu B.

For developers with prior driver knowledge

Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2015

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This book is not about how a driver works. It's about Linux-specific APIs to write drivers. Don't expect more than that.

This book has a description of all you need to write drivers for Linux, assuming you have written drivers for other OSes or bare metal before.

Beware of two things:
- This book is not up to date with the fast-changing Linux kernel, however, most differences with recent kernels can easily be overcame;
- The exact same content can be found online for free, legally. I just like having a paper copy for reference.

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Nathan H.

Where’s LDD4?

Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2021

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I bought this book for an embedded systems class and the book as well as the material are great but outdated. This book is based on the Linux kernel 2.6 but the current kernel is 5.7. The concepts and fundamentals of the book are still applicable but the details towards these concepts are not applicable anymore. The book is well written.

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M. Tiago Modesto

Best linux driver book you can find!

Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2012

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The kernel version covered by the book is a little bit old, but the main idea about developing device drivers for linux is there and it is a very good book.
You can find it for free in pdf or you can buy it in kindle/paper version!
Worth every penny.

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T. Mikov

Possibly still the best book on the subject

Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2008

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Even though the third edition is showing its age - it covers kernel version 2.6.10, which is terribly old - in my opinion this is still the best book on the subject.

Generally, it is not possible to create an up to date tutorial for programming the Linux kernel, since it changes constantly. SO, the key is to introduce the reader to the way of thinking necessary in order to understand and develop for the kernel. I think this book succeeds marvelously.

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Xavier R

Excellent

Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2010

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Great book. It takes the most interesting stuff about Linux device drivers. There are not a single book that can cover all topics, nevertheless this one is a great companion when programming at linux box no matter whether you are either newbie or experienced developer. Highly recomended.

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M85

Great, but wait for the 4th edition if you're not in a hurry

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2015

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If you have experience writing drivers for microcontrollers or similar kinds of non-OS environments, this is the book you need. While certainly outdated, it gives you enough information to take your hardware experience and get a decent driver off the ground. Thankfully this book keeps a list of any out of date information since the book's publishing, and the only information about char drivers that was flat-out obsolete was a quick Google search away.

I'm looking forward to the 4th edition, which is due out later this year. I'll definitely buy it to keep around as a reference.

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Essir

Objet reçu. Conforme. Protection pour expédition à revoir.

Reviewed in France on March 25, 2023

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Livre neuf vendu et expédié par Amazon. Livraison reçue 1 jour avant la date prévue.
Il manque cepandant un peu de protection autour du livre pour le transport.
On peut constater sur les photos qu'il s'est un peu baladé dans l'emballage prévu pour l'expédition et les coins sont abimés. Dommage.
Concernant le livre lui-même, je le recommande ;-)

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Majid Madhat Khalid

Great

Reviewed in Australia on February 19, 2023

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One of my favourite books to learn from

Jayson Dalpé

Great book, great for learning Linux Black Box

Reviewed in Canada on November 30, 2013

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I took this book for one of my course in electrical engineer and I don't need teacher anymore! I recommend it.

spiros ts

Excellent Book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2014

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Starting working on device drivers in unix based enviroment, this book is the best choice. It helped me so much to understand the general philosophy of a driver's design. It is a well written book. An absolute guide for the world of drivers in linux os.

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