{"product_id":"linux-kernel-in-a-nutshell-a-desktop-quick-reference-paperback","title":"Linux Kernel in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGreg Kroah-Hartman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by a leading developer and maintainer of the Linux kernel, \u003ci\u003eLinux Kernel in a Nutshell\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive overview of kernel configuration and building, a critical task for Linux users and administrators.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo distribution can provide a Linux kernel that meets all users' needs. Computers big and small have special requirements that require reconfiguring and rebuilding the kernel. Whether you are trying to get sound, wireless support, and power management working on a laptop or incorporating enterprise features such as logical volume management on a large server, you can benefit from the insights in this book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eLinux Kernel in a Nutshell\u003c\/i\u003e covers the entire range of kernel tasks, starting with downloading the source and making sure that the kernel is in sync with the versions of the tools you need. In addition to configuration and installation steps, the book offers reference material and discussions of related topics such as control of kernel options at runtime.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA key benefit of the book is a chapter on determining exactly what drivers are needed for your hardware. Also included are recipes that list what you need to do to accomplish a wide range of popular tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreg Kroah-Hartman has been building the Linux kernel since 1996 and started writing Linux kernel drivers in 1999. He is currently the maintainer of the USB, PCI, driver core and sysfs subsystems in the kernel source tree and is also one half of the -stable kernel release team. He created the udev program and maintains the Linux hotplug userspace project. He is a Gentoo Linux developer as well as the co-author of the third edition of the Linux Device Drivers book and a contributing editor to Linux Journal. He also created and maintains the Linux Device Driver Kit. He currently works for SuSE Labs\/Novell, doing various Linux kernel related tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 198\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.43 x 8.94 x 6.08 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 23, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42694205112383,"sku":"9780596100797","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/75099c00b79ca91a3d2dfdb81ab76786.webp?v=1765001164","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/linux-kernel-in-a-nutshell-a-desktop-quick-reference-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}