Device Drivers

This is the prompt for the ESSAY.

Background:

The Linux operating system consists of the Kernel some other minor components and then a large number of Device Drivers. Device drivers are the key to how various hardware devices interface with the computer.

Task:

Explain what a device driver is and the types of drivers. Then describe in detail how a device driver is written and integrated into Linux (include the necessary data structure descriptions) and detail how a device driver is loaded. You should include a description and even pseudo code of a skeleton device driver. Describe how the hardware and how the application program can interact with the device driver. Conclude with the roll device drivers play in Linux.

Requirements:

The paper must include an abstract, detailed explanations, diagrams, references and were necessary a glossary of terms. The paper must also include a detailed bibliography of all cited and referenced materials. It is expected that this paper be at least 7 pages in length not including diagrams, abstract and bibliography. at least 5 sources. MLA format.

Grading:

This paper will be graded based upon its completeness, accuracy, and clarity. Failure to site references will result in that aspect of the paper being ignored and not counted in the grading.

Rubric:
Component Points
Clarity of the explanation of Device Driver 10
Detail on how to write a device driver 15
Detail on how to integrate a device driver into Linux 15
Skeleton of a device driver 10
Description of how the hardware interacts with a device driver. 15
Description of how an application interacts with a device driver. 15
Conclusion – the roll of that device drivers play in Linux 10
Bibliography 5
Abstract and Appendix 5

please include reference pages