In case you need to do simple tweaking on the source code without the need to replace your current kernel with an experimental one, I recommend you to use User-mode-Linux (UML). This will enable you to run the kernel as a process in the user-space without the need to worry about making backups or using a separate sacrifice machine. Here's a simple tutorial on how to do that by Val Henson http://www.valhenson.org/uml_tips.html Regards, N. On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 9:54 PM, amol verule <amol.debian@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > hi sandeep, > i like to write simple char driver for mouse and keyboard > for that purpose ,is it require datasheet of that device?if not then how to > write driver for device without knowing hardware details??? > > On Sat, Dec 13, 2008 at 4:23 PM, Sandeep K Sinha <sandeepksinha@xxxxxxxxx> > wrote: >> >> On Sat, Dec 13, 2008 at 6:57 AM, Yogesh Mali <yogs.linuxworld@xxxxxxxxx> >> wrote: >> > Hello >> > I have similar question but on different way. >> > I am more interested in file system related projects. >> > 1) Do I need a separate machine to work on kernel programming? >> >> No just download the latest kernel source from www.kernel.org and you >> can compile it and boot from it. >> And later you can do all your _geeky_ stuff there... >> You can always boot to your original(previous) kernel as and when >> required. >> >> > 2) How can I work on kernel programming without hampering my existing >> > kernel >> > source on linux? >> > >> >> Simple, download a new one !!!! >> And also, FYI, Once you have build your kernel image, you can modify >> the sources to build a new kernel image. It won't hamper your previous >> image. >> But, if you wish separate source, then grab one from www.kernel.org. >> >> > Thank You >> > Yogesh >> > >> >> Cheers, >> >> > >> > On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 1:55 PM, Mohit Varma <mohit.varma01@xxxxxxxxx> >> > wrote: >> >> >> >> Hi, >> >> >> >> I am new to Linux Programming and am particularly interested in Device >> >> Driver programming. >> >> >> >> Now, my queries are : >> >> >> >> >> >> How do I write a Device Driver without having/ owning a hardware. >> >> Even if I write one...how do I test it. >> >> What if I at some later stage I want to get involved with more serious >> >> Device Driver programming i.e. go beyond basic drivers...How do I >> >> overcome >> >> the challenge of getting a hardware. >> >> people who write Network Drivers...How do they overcome the challenge >> >> of >> >> getting and using the hardware. >> >> >> >> >> >> Would be apreciate if I can get help n clarity on these isues. >> >> >> >> Thanks in Advance, >> >> >> >> Mohit. >> > >> > >> >> >> >> -- >> Regards, >> Sandeep. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> "To learn is to change. Education is a process that changes the learner." >> >> -- >> To unsubscribe from this list: send an email with >> "unsubscribe kernelnewbies" to ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxx >> Please read the FAQ at http://kernelnewbies.org/FAQ >> > > -- To unsubscribe from this list: send an email with "unsubscribe kernelnewbies" to ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxx Please read the FAQ at http://kernelnewbies.org/FAQ
