Linux Device Drivers, 3rd Edition by Jonathan Corbet

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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 show more you'll need to write drivers for a wide range of devices. Over the years the bo show less

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This book is a very readable introduction to making your own device drivers in Linux. It covers the structure of the kernel as it relates to loading modules, and walks you through writing a simple, "Hello World" test driver.

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