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Linux Device Drivers is the definitive guide for computer programmers working with Linux devices. The book discusses how to write device drivers to use hardware in Linux and how to build and run modules for them. It covers Char Drivers, Debugging Techniques, Concurrency and Race Conditions, Time, Delays and Deferred Work, Memory Allocation, Hardware Interfacing, and Interrupt handling. It provides readers with detailed instructions about the Linux Kernel and how it handles new hardware. In addition, the book covers both PCI and USB drivers. About the Authors Jonathan Corbet is a Linux developer who has been associated with the Linux kernel for over 30 years. Alessandro Rubini is a Linux developer and electrical engineer. Greg Kroah-Hartman is a Linux kernel developer, and a former contributing editor for Linux Journal.