Tag: kernel modules
Building an Embedded System Based on the Initial RAM Disk
Here's a rough tutorial on writing an embedded Linux based system, using an initial RAM disk.
The initial RAM disk (initrd) is a tool for...
Jumpstart Linux Kernel Module Programming
Here's an introduction to the Linux kernel module, along with an explanation on how to write a simple pluggable module to the Linux kernel...
A Simple guide to building your own Linux Kernel
This article is for all the newbies who want to learn how to build their own Linux kernel. Following the steps mentioned will demonstrate...
Device Drivers, Part 17: Module Interactions
This article, which is part of the series on Linux device drivers, demonstrates various interactions with a Linux module.
As Shweta and Pugs gear up...
Device Drivers, Part 16: Kernel Window — Peeping through /proc
This article, which is part of the series on Linux device drivers, demonstrates the creation and usage of files under the /proc virtual filesystem.
After...
Getting Started with RTLinux
This article deals with installing RTLinux, and creating a sample real-time module that can be loaded in it.
An operating system is responsible for managing,...
SystemTap Tutorial, Part 1
This is the first of a two-part series on SystemTap, a dynamic method to monitor and trace the operations of a running Linux kernel....