Learning Linux Kernel programming on a virtual machine on Ubuntu?

Question

I am just learning linux kernel programming with the LINUX KERNEL DEVELOPMENT book(I am beginner linux kernel programming but not on linux programming). It is possible to test programs in a kernel machine with VMware viritual on Ubuntu without damage my system ?

Answer 1

Yes you can safely test kernel modules on a virtual machine! I'll give you some links that may help: watch this site

• http://free-electrons.com/

in particular this book:

• http://free-electrons.com/doc/books/ldd3.pdf

Also this guide: http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Module-HOWTO/