Understanding the Linux Kernel From I/o Ports to Process Management |
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| Author:
| Bovet, Daniel P.
Cesati, Marco |
| ISBN: | 978-0-596-00565-8 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2005 |
| Publisher: | O'Reilly Media, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $69.99 |
Book Description:
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In order to thoroughly understand what makes Linux tick and why it works so well on a wide variety of systems, you need to delve deep into the heart of the kernel. The kernel handles all interactions between the CPU and the external world, and determines which programs will share processor time, in what order. It manages limited memory so well ......
In order to thoroughly understand what makes Linux tick and why it works so well on a wide variety of systems, you need to delve deep into the heart of the kernel. The kernel handles all interactions between the CPU and the external world, and determines which programs will share processor time, in what order. It manages limited memory so well ......