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API changes in the 2.6 kernel series

API changes in the 2.6 kernel series

Posted Jan 20, 2005 3:35 UTC (Thu) by Eliot (guest, #19701)
Parent article: API changes in the 2.6 kernel series

Did we miss the announcement of the publication of "Linux Device Drivers, Third Edition"? Where can I get a copy!


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LDD3

Posted Jan 20, 2005 3:36 UTC (Thu) by corbet (editor, #1) [Link]

Sorry, it's not out quite yet. The reference is in there because this page is referenced in LDD3 as the place to go for the most recent information.

The plan is to have it available at LinuxWorld next month.

LDD3

Posted Jan 20, 2005 4:50 UTC (Thu) by bronson (subscriber, #4806) [Link]

How will LDD3 compare with Robert Love's book? Are they direct competitors? Given the caliber of the authors, I am sure that both of these books will be well worth purchasing.

LDD3

Posted Jan 20, 2005 13:36 UTC (Thu) by corbet (editor, #1) [Link]

"How will LDD3 compare with Robert Love's book? Are they direct competitors?"

If they are competitors, the competition is friendly - Robert was one of our technical reviewers. His (excellent) book is much wider in scope than LDD, but not as detailed. You clearly need to buy both :)

LDD3

Posted Jan 20, 2005 17:43 UTC (Thu) by parimi (subscriber, #5773) [Link]

I read Robert Love's book a while ago. My observation is that it explains many of the concepts used in the kernel ( e.g kernel API, spink locks etc.). LDD, on the other hand, is for people who want to get started with writing device drivers. Both the books are indispensable :)

LDD3

Posted Mar 15, 2005 16:42 UTC (Tue) by LogicG8 (guest, #11076) [Link]

> You clearly need to buy both :)

I did. I was near a Borders and stopped in to pick up your book. They had the
second edition but not the third. However RML's new book was and it was on
sale for 40% off. Remembering your favorable review I purchased a copy to
tide me over until recieved my copy of LDD3 from O'reilly.

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