QSP Labs


Introduction to Linux kernel development

Richard Weinberger
CTO, sigma star GmbH
23.10.2015, 14:00-18:00
HSB 5 Seminar Room, Technikerstraße 13b (ground floor), Innsbruck

Lab Description

In this lab Richard will give an introduction to kernel development using practical examples. Students will learn how to write a fiHello, world!fi kernel module and which tools are needed to do that, especially basics will be explained such that students can build, debug and run custom kernels on real and virtual hardware. If time permits Richard will show some more advanced examples.

Language: English
Structure: Exercises with latptops
Maximal number of participants: 20

About the Expert

Richard Weinberger is co-founder of sigma star gmbh and offers Linux kernel consulting services. He's been working with Linux for 10 years and works on the Linux kernel for more than five years. Besides of the kernel he has a strong focus on various low level components of Linux including virtualization techniques and networking security. Upstream he currently maintains UBI and UserModeLinux.