Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 11:19:46 +1030 (CST) From: Michael Smith <msmith@atrad.adelaide.edu.au> To: rcm@mcs.net (rcm) Cc: freebsd-hackers@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Kernel Source documentation Message-ID: <199602230049.LAA20737@genesis.atrad.adelaide.edu.au> In-Reply-To: <Pine.BSI.3.91.960222090709.14988B-100000@Mercury.mcs.com> from "rcm" at Feb 22, 96 09:09:36 am
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rcm stands accused of saying: > > hi: > Where can I find more information if I want to understand the > kernel source code. Is there a guide for FreeBSD like the Linux > kernel hackers guide. I did look at the list of books mentioned > in the FAQ but none of them seemed to be related to the kernel source. "The Design and Implementation of the 4.4 BSD operating system" will be out in the middle of the year. It's the successor to the same book about the 4.3 BSD (aka the Daemon Book). This is a very blunt and to-the-point book about how the kernel works, and is essential reading. While FreeBSD has grown considerably beyond the system described in this book, it is still the best way to get yourself acquainted with the structure of the system. Aside from that, I'd suggest working on a small part and reaching out from there to see how it interacts with the whole. > rcm. -- ]] Mike Smith, Software Engineer msmith@atrad.adelaide.edu.au [[ ]] Genesis Software genesis@atrad.adelaide.edu.au [[ ]] High-speed data acquisition and (GSM mobile) 0411-222-496 [[ ]] realtime instrument control (ph/fax) +61-8-267-3039 [[ ]] Collector of old Unix hardware. "Where are your PEZ?" The Tick [[
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