Messages in this thread | | | Date | Sat, 29 Apr 2006 06:43:15 +0200 | From | Willy Tarreau <> | Subject | Re: I hope to be kernel developer ,in i386 arch |
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Hello,
On Sat, Apr 29, 2006 at 12:54:28AM +0300, khaled MOHAMMED atteya wrote: > HELLO > I hope to be kernel developer ,in i386 arch. > am i needing to read all i386 and pentium manual (the three volume)?
For kernel development, you don't necessary need to start from the CPU manuals. Starting from the kernel code would be more efficient. Then, once you feel you really need to get specific CPU knowledge, take a look at its manual. Generally, the i386 manual + some experience with this CPU will be enough to understand most code. Newer x86 CPUs reuse the same instruction set and model, and add a few instructions and memory models. Also, it might be wise to get basic knowledge on the PC architecture if you don't have right now (I/O, mem, DMA, PCI, IRQs, ...).
Hoping this helps, Willy
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