Description
-- Providing in-depth coverage of the source-code internals of Linux, this book gives a high-level explanation of how this operating system works and the knowledge needed to program and run it optimally. -- With a thorough knowledge of kernel programming and OS theory, readers will get the following: -- Performance and Tuning issues discussed, measured and explained -- Crisis-avoiding strategies for busy servers explained in detail -- Variations of different Linux versions are explained -- CD-ROM with code from the book and sample kernel enhancements -- Written by an expert active in the development of KhaOS, a secure version of Linux.