Analysis of the Linux Kernel Source Code

Author: (USA) Scott Maxwell
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Publish Date: 2000-06-01
Features: Linux possesses all the features of modern operating systems, such as true preemptive multitasking, multi-user support, memory protection, virtual memory, support for SMP and UP, compliance with POSIX standards, networking, graphical user interfaces, and desktop environments. It is characterized by speed and stability. This book thoroughly reveals how the Linux kernel, as the core of an operating system, ensures system operation, coordinates multiple concurrent processes, and manages memory by analyzing the Linux kernel source code. In reality, systems with freely accessible source code are rare. Learning from this book will greatly help readers write their own new programs. The book comes with a companion CD-ROM, and details about the CD-ROM content can be found in Appendix C.