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Fwd: Device Drivers



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?
2) How can I work on kernel programming without hampering my existing kernel source on linux?

Thank You
Yogesh



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.