Linux Core Kernel Commentary: Guide to Insider's Knowledge on the Core Kernel of the Linux Code
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| Rating | : | 4.83 (784 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1576104699 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 592 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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. Scott Maxwell (Pasadena, CA) holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, as well as Bachelor's degrees in Computer Science and English from East Carolina University.Since 1994, he has been a Unix software developer at the JetPropulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA. He has used Unix since 1990 and Linux since early 1997
. He has used Unix since 1990 and Linux since early 1997. About the Author Scott Maxwell (Pasadena, CA) holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, as well as Bachelor's degrees in Computer Science and English from East Carolina University.Since 1994, he has been a Unix software developer at the JetPropulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA
Linux Core Kernel Commentary is currently the only commentary-style book available on the Linux core kernel. Adopts and extends the method used by the famous Lion's Commentary on Unix, (ISBN 1-57398-013-7) which still is a much sought after title even 20 years after publication. Uses a horizontal format (11" x 8 3/8" trim size) which allows for exhaustive cross-referencing, space for easy-to-read columns of code, and the book to stay flat while open. Includes extensive cross-referencing and architectural flow charts to enhance understanding of the structure of the code.
The right book for the right purpose Gregory Ercolano The book is *extremely* useful for understanding the linux kernel operation, when away from your terminal. Although I agree with some of the nit-picks in the reviews below (and have a few of my own) I would not give the book a *bad* review.Yes, it follows the format of the John Lions "Commentary On UNIX 6th Edition", showing the source code (with line numbers) first. Save your money! I just got my copy of Core Kernel Commentary and was I ripped off or what! I just paid to get a bound copy of the Kernel source code!Yes, I am serious. Save your money! Gary Murphy I just got my copy of Core Kernel Commentary and was I ripped off or what! I just paid to get a bound copy of the Kernel source code!Yes, I am serious. 414 pages out of 561 are just a printout of the kernel source code (minus the service modules) with line numbers. I just paid for a 150-page book. Colour me unimpressed.I've only peeked at the remaining 150 pages; t. 1Save your money! Gary Murphy I just got my copy of Core Kernel Commentary and was I ripped off or what! I just paid to get a bound copy of the Kernel source code!Yes, I am serious. 414 pages out of 561 are just a printout of the kernel source code (minus the service modules) with line numbers. I just paid for a 150-page book. Colour me unimpressed.I've only peeked at the remaining 150 pages; t. pages out of 561 are just a printout of the kernel source code (minus the service modules) with line numbers. I just paid for a 150-page book. Colour me unimpressed.I've only peeked at the remaining 150 pages; t. Useful for some purposes This is a book that may prove useful to some. It contains a chunk of the Linux kernel source code in printed form and some commentary on the code. It has been pointed out that one can get the kernel code for free very easily. This is true. However, the commentary does add some value to this book, as there are some valuable explanations of some interesting areas of t