What do I need to write device drivers on Ubuntu?

Question

What do I need to write device drivers on Ubuntu? Do I need source code for Linux? What else is needed?

Answer 1

You should check the "Linux Device Drivers" book at O'Reilly. It's a very common reference and it is really written in a way that explains the basics.

Answer 2

Here are a set of links which you might find interesting. Good Luck!!! and happy coding!

1. freesoftwaremagazine (slightly outdated)
2. Linux Device Drivers, Third Edition never read it but i hear some good things about it order or read as a pdf online
3. Essential Linux Device Drivers
4. wiki.ubuntu.com wiki about the development of Ubuntu. good two know
5. The Linux Kernel Module Programming Guide

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