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Linux Device Driver Development Detailed

The document outlines the process for Linux device driver development, including setup instructions for installing headers and building the environment. It covers the implementation of a character driver by registering a major number and defining basic operations. Additionally, it provides debugging techniques using tools like dmesg and printk, along with checking system entries in /proc and /sys.

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Linux Device Driver Development Detailed

The document outlines the process for Linux device driver development, including setup instructions for installing headers and building the environment. It covers the implementation of a character driver by registering a major number and defining basic operations. Additionally, it provides debugging techniques using tools like dmesg and printk, along with checking system entries in /proc and /sys.

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Linux Device Driver Development

Setup

Install Linux headers, get the kernel source, set up Makefile and build environment.
Linux Device Driver Development

Character Driver

Register major number, implement open/read/write, and use device_create.


Linux Device Driver Development

Debugging

Use dmesg, printk, and dynamic debug. Also check /proc and /sys entries.

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