beginner in Linux Device Driver

pune_arun · 05-09-2007, 01:40 AM

Dear friends,

I am interested in Linux device driver. I want to know which types of drivers / modules can I develop @ beginner level.

Please give some ideas for developing drivers @ beginner level.

Thanks in advance.

Arun

jay73 · 05-09-2007, 04:36 AM

Here you are:

http://lwn.net/Kernel/LDD3/

pune_arun · 05-10-2007, 01:11 PM

Thanks for reply.

Yes, I have a book "Linux Device Driver" 3rd edition By RUBINI. I read 'Char Drivers' and 'Advanced Char Driver Operations' chapters and also others chapters too.

which type of drivers I develop ? Any ideas ?

Thanks.

masonm · 05-10-2007, 01:13 PM

The normal approach is to identify a problem that requires a solution, not the other way around.

jay73 · 05-10-2007, 05:09 PM

Exactly. You may want to look around for people who are having problems finding a specific driver; they would be grateful if you could help them out. Of course, you could also get some practise by trying to build your own version of a linux driver that already exists.