Topic:
Kernel
The kernel is at the core of the operating system.
O'Reilly Network articles about this topic:
Testing SMP Kernel Modules with UML
(Linux DevCenter)
Code that works well on a single-processor box may fail spectacularly on a multiprocessor box. Until recently, the only way to test this was to use a two-, four-, or more-way machine. Not anymore! Jerry Cooperstein introduces UML (User Mode Linux) and demonstrates how to emulate a multiprocessor machine with it by testing kernel modules.
Vanishing Features of the 2.6 Kernel
(Linux DevCenter)
"Housecleaning is almost an obsession in Linux," writes Jerry Cooperstein. The upcoming 2.6 kernel is no exception. While there are always new features to add, there are always features to polish and features to remove. Here's what you won't see in 2.6.
Linux Multithreading Advances
(Linux DevCenter)
Linux multithreading has traditionally lacked full POSIX compatibility. Recent development kernels have seen the addition of two competing thread replacements. Jerry Cooperstein examines the history and implementation of both NPTL and NGPT in plain English.
The Agenda VR3: Real Linux in a PDA
(Linux DevCenter)
If you're after a simple PDA to handle this week's appointments, then the Agenda probably isn't for you. But if you want a PDA that runs X Windows and has a Terminal Window, you should check out this device.
Lion Worm Continues Rampage
(Linux DevCenter)
Noel Davis shows us the Lion worm; a race condition in the Linux kernel; buffer overflows in several SCO Unix utilities; a new version of MySQL that fixes a major security problem; vulnerabilities in some Cisco routers, switches, and concentrators; and problems with Raptor Firewall, CrazyWWWBoard, Solaris tip, and Pitbull LX.
Accessing MS-DOS Filesystems
(BSD DevCenter)
Dru Lavigne shows us how to access MS-DOS filesystems from BSD using the programs mtools and mfm.
Achieving Low-Latency Response Times Under Linux
(Linux DevCenter)
Here are a number of easy-to-implement adjustments that will dramatically reduce latency times on Linux systems.
Test Results: Achieving Low-Latency Response Times Under Linux
(Linux DevCenter)
Sample test results accompanying the article Achieving Low-Latency Response Times Under Linux.
The Week in Linux News
(Linux DevCenter)
New tutorials and reports on security, PHP, Apache and Perl.
The Week in Linux News
(Linux DevCenter)
Network and security resources, new releases, and developer resources.
The Week in Linux News
(Linux DevCenter)
Red Hat's big deals, links to security articles, and new releases.
Linux Kernel Intervew: Jon Corbet
(Linux DevCenter)
Jonathan Corbet, co-author of O'Reilly and Associates' upcoming second edition of Linux Device Drivers, discusses new features in Linux kernel 2.4.
Other documents about this topic
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The Linux Kernel
Extensive explanation of how the Linux kernel works. Rusing covers memory management, processes, and interprocess communication. While much of this material is similar to what might be covered in any guide to the UNIX kernel, there is specific information about issues relating to a PC architecture such as PCI and interrupt handling.
[Source: Linux Documentation Project]
Kernel Traffic
A useful newsletter that summarizes activity on the Linux kernel mailing list, developed by Zack Brown. A great way to keep up with cutting edge Linux development without wading through a ton of email.
[Source: Linuxcare]
Linux Kernel Module Programming Guide
This guide is for programmers who want to write modules to extend the Linux OS. It covers the 2.2 kernel. In some respects, the author says he wants to help those people who want to begin to play with the kernel as a way to understanding how it works.
The Linux Kernel: An OS in a Nutshell
A one-page introduction and overview of the core of the Linux operating system.
[Source: Linuxnewbies]
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