Understanding the Linux Kernel, 3rd Edition (Reprint Edition)

Author: Daniel P. Bovet
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: "Understanding the Linux Kernel, Third Edition" guides you through a tour of the most important data structures, algorithms, and programming techniques used in the kernel. Through an exploration of surface features, the author provides valuable insights for those who want to understand how their machine works. The book discusses the important characteristics specific to Intel. Relevant code snippets are analyzed line by line. However, this book covers more than just the functionality of the code; it explains the theoretical foundation of how Linux works in its own way.