Want to learn Linux Programming

kick911 · 07-22-2016, 08:40 PM

I am trying to learn linux kernel module programming. But so far no guides was useful. I am from windows programming world. SO in Linux module programming i get many functions i am not aware of.

How can i start ? Any help appreciated

jamison20000e · 07-22-2016, 08:54 PM

Learning to search well and pinpoint is is key, then I'd suggest a book or two for starters.

John VV · 07-22-2016, 11:00 PM

so you want to start with brain surgery first before learning "First aid" ?????

What do you already know ?
python?
ruby ?
MS visual basic ( aka MS office macros) ?
java?

for the kernel you need C and learn to DOCUMENT
/*
* documentation
*/

correctly with the correct C notation and not C++
the kernel is " C89"

Habitual · 07-24-2016, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kick911

I am trying to learn linux kernel module programming. But so far no guides was useful.

What "guide"? I haz toaster.
Define "useful".
start at The Linux Kernel Module Programming Guide.
Coming from Windows programming, you should not expect "useful" for a few "cycles".

dugan · 07-25-2016, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kick911

I am trying to learn linux kernel module programming. But so far no guides was useful. I am from windows programming world. SO in Linux module programming i get many functions i am not aware of.

How can i start ? Any help appreciated

What guide(s) did you find to be not useful, and why did you find them to be not useful? List them, and list reasons.