Linux Kernel Development

The Linux kernel is one of the most important and far-reaching open-source projects. That is why Novell Press is excited to bring you the second edition of Linux Kernel Development, Robert Love's widely acclaimed insider's look at the Linux kernel. This authoritative, practical guide helps developers better understand the Linux kernel through updated coverage of all the major s...

The Linux kernel is one of the most important and far-reaching open-source projects. That is why Novell Press is excited to bring you the second edition of Linux Kernel Development, Robert Love's widely acclaimed insider's look at the Linux kernel. This authoritative, practical guide helps developers better understand the Linux kernel through updated coverage of all the major subsystems as well as new features associated with the Linux 2.6 kernel. You'll be able to take an in-depth look at Linux kernel from both a theoretical and an applied perspective as you cover a wide range of topics, including algorithms, system call interface, paging strategies and kernel synchronization. Get the top information right from the source in Linux Kernel Development.

Robert Love 是一位资深的开源社区达人，很早就开始使用Linux。目前他是Google公司高级软件工程师，是开发Android移动平台内核的团队成员；他曾在Novell公司任职Linux桌面系统的首席架构师；他之前也曾是MontaVista和Ximain公司的内核开发工程师。他参与的内核项目包括抢占式内核、进程调度器、内核事件层、通知机制、VM改进，以及设备驱动程序。他是《Linux journal》杂志的编辑。另外他还著有《Linux System Programming》和《Linux in a Nutshell》。