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Old 06-01-2004, 12:58 AM   #1
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reading kernel source code

Hi!!!
I want to read the linux kernel souce code. Can anyone suggest me the books and websites which can help in reading the kernel code?
 
Old 06-01-2004, 04:16 AM   #2
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http://www.kerneltrap.org might have some good links

Unfortunately, the kernel is developed at such a quick pace that dead trees will be of little value.

A few pointers

ESC :syntax enable -> in vim
grep
many of the data structures are in *.h files
 
Old 06-01-2004, 06:23 AM   #3
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O'Reilly do a good book called "Understanding the Linux Kernel"

Alex
 
Old 06-01-2004, 12:54 PM   #4
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http://www.1nfamus.netfirms.com/vim_ctags.html
 
Old 06-02-2004, 03:18 AM   #5
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www.iglu.org.il/lxr
 
  


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