Implements a simple Linux kernel module that creates a character device for Fibonacci number generation. When a user reads from the device, it returns the current Fibonacci number and updates the ...

We utilize the existing facility of marking a block device as read-only and add read-only checks to a common spot in the block device driver. This allows us to block all write and discard requests ...

In this excerpt, Chapter 9, from the book, the author describes how kernel device drivers interact with system hardware and how developers can write device drivers and use them in their applications.

First we present an approach to parameterize the codes for different systems and requirements, such as the desired parallelism and reliability. Based on this parameterization, a Linux block device ...

Mastering Linux Device Driver Development provides complete coverage of kernel topics, including video and audio frameworks, that usually go unaddressed. You’ll work with some of the most complex and ...

[Johannes 4GNU_Linux] has been filming a video series on how to write Linux device drivers for a couple of years now, but luckily, you won’t need that long to watch them or to create your own… ...

Spread the loveAs a Linux user, you might often need to list the hardware devices connected to your system. This information can be useful when troubleshooting or configuring your system. The lsblk ...

If you are keen on knowing what loop devices are and how to mount and unmount them from the system, then this article will be enough for you.