Understanding the Linux Kernel, Third Edition
- ISBN13: 9780596005658
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- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
In order to thoroughly understand what makes Linux tick and why it works so well on a wide variety of systems, you need to delve deep into the heart of the kernel. The kernel handles all interactions between the CPU and the external world, and determines which programs will share processor time, in what order. It manages limited memory so well that hundreds of processes can share the system efficiently, and expertly organizes data transfers so that the CPU isn’t kep… More >>
about 5 months ago
I was browsing the index for the new edition and lots of topics fail to appear. One I was especially interested is inotify. Kinda odd that it doesn’t make the index.
PHPTR has also put out some kernel books and they were disappointing.
Rating: 2 / 5
about 5 months ago
Very good book. I would like to see more coverage of SMP
support.
Rating: 4 / 5
about 5 months ago
I purchased this book as a complimentary book for the regular OS text books, so far the coverage is very good and helpful.
Rating: 4 / 5
about 5 months ago
This is a great book to help you understand the linux kernel. It reads easily and helps you to not get lost inside of the details.
Rating: 5 / 5
about 5 months ago
This book is good and thorough – it answered the questions I had in a straightforward yet detailed way. It is a definite recommend.
Rating: 5 / 5