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Linux Kernel in a Nutshell
Written by a leading developer and maintainer of the Linux
kernel,
Linux Kernel in a Nutshell is a comprehensive
overview of kernel configuration and building, a critical
task for
Linux users and administrators.
No 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.
Linux Kernel in a Nutshell 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.
A 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.
Chapter 1
Preface
I. Building the Kernel
1. Introduction
Using This Book
2. Requirements for Building and Using the Kernel
Tools to Build the Kernel
Tools to Use the Kernel
3. Retrieving the Kernel Source
What Tree to Use
Where to Find the Kernel Source
What to Do with the Source
4. Configuring and Building
Creating a Configuration
Modifying the Configuration
Building the Kernel
Advanced Building Options
5. Installing and Booting from a Kernel
Using a Distribution's Installation Scripts
Installing by Hand
Modifying the Bootloader for the New Kernel
6. Upgrading a Kernel
Download the New Source
Applying the Patch
Reconfigure the Kernel
Can't This Be Automated?
II. Major Customizations
7. Customizing a Kernel
Using a Distribution Kernel
Determining the Correct Module from Scratch
8. Kernel Configuration Recipes
Disks
Devices
CPU
Networking
Filesystems
Security
Kernel Debugging
III. Kernel Reference
9. Kernel Boot Command-Line Parameter Reference
Module-Specific Options
Console Options
Interrupt Options
Memory Options
Suspend Options
CPU Options
Scheduler Options
Ramdisk Options
Root Disk Options
Init Options
kexec Options
RCU Options
ACPI Options
SCSI Options
PCI Options
Plug and Play BIOS Options
SELinux Options
Network Options
Network File System Options
Hardware-Specific Options
Timer-Specific Options
Miscellaneous Options
10. Kernel Build Command-Line Reference
Informational Targets
Cleaning Targets
Configuration Targets
Build Targets
Packaging Targets
Documentation Targets
Architecture-Specific Targets
Analysis Targets
11. Kernel Configuration Option Reference
IV. Additional Information
A. Helpful Utilities
Managing Your Patches with quilt
git
ketchup
B. Bibliography
Index
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