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Write a real working Linux driver

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Write a real, working Linux driver

 

Will be taught by Greg K-H

 

This tutorial will teach the you how to write a working Linux kernel driver for a real device. You will be given a device apon the start of the class, and by the end, will have created a kernel driver that controls the device that will be acceptable for inclusion in the main Linux kernel tree.

 

The device is a USB thermometer and will cost a small amount (2007 price: $30) if you wish to keep the device.

 

Topics that will be covered:

  • understanding the kernel build process
  • understanding the module load process
  • the basics of the kernel driver and device model that are needed for all driver authors.
  • how to interact with a kernel driver from userspace.
  • understanding the essay writing on how to talk to the hardware.
  • proper kernel coding guidelines essay.

 

Skills necessary for this tutorial:

  • You must know how to build, install, and run, a standard kernel.org kernel .

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  • Intermediate understanding and knowledge of the C language.
  • You must have a laptop with a working USB connection, running the latest version of the 2.6 kernel from kernel.org.

 

Items to check to help get the most out of this tutorial:

  • Plug in a USB thumb drive, printer, or digital camera to test that your userspace USB utilities are working.
  • Remove a kernel module (with modprobe -r or rmmod) to make sure that your kernel is built with module unloading turned on.

 

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