Linux kernel programming (Chinese Edition)

This book introduces in detail the Linux core subsystem on the foundation of Linux operating system. It leads the readers to gain better knowledge about the Linux core. The contents of the book are: Basics about Linux, Core-exploration tools, the Whole Life-cycle of the Process, the Memory Division, Pages, Slab Distributer, Apparatus for Input/Output, Document System, Grabing, Spin-lock, Signal Measure, Core Guide, Construction of Linux Core and Add Code to the Core. Meanwhile, some applicance tools and procedures are simply introduced so as to get the needed information to understand the inside of the core. Exercises, which involve the operation and working theorem of the core, are given by the end of each chapter. This book suits readers of all levels. For the Linux beginners or the Linux developers, this book will be of great value.