Chapter 1, Introduction to Kernel Development, introduces the Linux kernel development process. The chapter will discuss the downloading, configuring, and compiling steps of a kernel, as well for x86 as for ARM-based systems
Chapter 2, Device Driver Basis, deals with Linux modularity by means of kernel modules, and describes their loading/unloading. It also describe a driver architecture and some basic concepts and some kernel best practices.
Chapter 3, Kernel Facilities and Helper Functions, walks through frequently used kernel functions and mechanisms, such as work queue, wait queue, mutexes, spinlock, and any other facilities that are useful for improved driver reliability.
Chapter 4, Character Device Drivers, focuses ...
