Linux Kernel in a Nutshell (In a Nutshell (O'Reilly))

1_title......Page 2 5_LKNSTOC.fm......Page 5 9_ch00......Page 9 ch00_part1......Page 15 ch01......Page 17 ch02......Page 19 ch03......Page 26 ch04......Page 31 ch05......Page 43 ch06......Page 49 ch06_part2......Page 57 ch07......Page 59 ch08......Page 77 ch08_part3......Page 99 ch09......Page 101 ch10......Page 131 ch11......Page 136 ch11_part4......Page 173 z_appa......Page 175 z_appb......Page 182 zz_LKNSIX.fm......Page 185 zzz_colo......Page 197 Written by a leading developer and maintainer of the Linux kernel, Linux Kernel in a Nutshell is a comprehensive overview of kernel configuration and building, a critical task for Linux users and administrators. No distribution can provide a Linux kernel that meets all users' needs. Computers big and small have special requirements that require reconfiguring and rebuilding the kernel. Whether you are trying to get sound, wireless support, and power management working on a laptop or incorporating enterprise features such as logical volume management on a large server, you can benefit from the insights in this book. Linux Kernel in a Nutshell covers the entire range of kernel tasks, starting with downloading the source and making sure that the kernel is in sync with the versions of the tools you need. In addition to configuration and installation steps, the book offers reference material and discussions of related topics such as control of kernel options at runtime. A key benefit of the book is a chapter on determining exactly what drivers are needed for your hardware. Also included are recipes that list what you need to do to accomplish a wide range of popular tasks. Covers a range of kernel tasks, starting with downloading the source and making sure that the kernel is in sync with the versions of the tools you need. In addition to configuration and installation steps, this book offers reference material and discussions of related topics such as control of kernel options at runtime.