For most UNIX systems, Linux included, device drivers typically divide the work of processing interrupts into two parts or halves. The first part, the top half, is the familiar interrupt handler, ...

The kernel has come a long way since Linus branched off 2.4.15 to create 2.5.0 back on November 22, 2001. Since then, rapid development has ensued, resulting in a drastically different and ...

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...

Back in early November 2001, I started following a discussionbetween two factions of the Linux kernel community. The gist of thediscussion was over what was the best solution to the Linux ...

Express Logic, renowned provider of advanced run-time solution for deeply embedded applications, recently added Kernel-Aware Debug Support for ARM DS-5 Development Tools in order to provide greater ...