Linux Kernel InternalsThis text is a practical overview and guide to LINUX kernel programming. It includes coverage of LINUX 1.2 and provides an introduction to kernel programming in C. The accompanying CD-ROM contains a complete version of LINUX OS for PCs, with development and Internet tools and program sources. |
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LINUX the operating system | 1 |
A | 2 |
Introduction to the kernel | 15 |
Copyright | |
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