Mastering Linux Kernel Development

What this book covers

Chapter 1, Comprehending Processes, Address Space, and Threads, looks closely at one of the principal abstractions of Linux called the process and the whole ecosystem, which facilitate this abstraction. We will also spend time in understanding address space, process creation, and threads.

Chapter 2, Deciphering the Process Scheduler, explains process scheduling, which is a vital aspect of any operating system. Here we will build our understanding of the different scheduling policies engaged by Linux to deliver effective process execution.

Chapter 3, Signal Management, helps in understanding all core aspects of signal usage, their representation, data structures, and kernel routines for signal generation and delivery. ...