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Suggestion: a chapter about module programming and building?

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#745 opened on Oct 24, 2020

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It would be a great complement to your splendid text book, I think Thanks!

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Review existing chapters in the linux insides book to understand the structure and style. Study Linux kernel module programming (e.g., writing a simple module, compiling, loading). Identify gaps in current content regarding module building and integration into the kernel.
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cpython
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backendinfrastructuredocumentation
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GitLinux kernel basicsC
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