Linux TCP/IP Stack: Networking For Embedded Systems

by Thomas F. Herbert

The Linux TCP/IP Networking for Embedded Systems provides an in-depth guide to implementing and using the Linux TCP/IP stack in embedded systems projects. It begins with a general overview of TCP/IP networking, with background information on applicable networking standards. From there, it details the TCP/IP implementation in Linux 2.6 by following a packet of data as it flows through the stack from the sending system, out the wire, and back through the input side of the stack in the receiving machine. This unique approach gives programmers an "inside" look at the entire process. Throughout the text, topics of particular interest to engineers implementing embedded systems are discussed, such as sockets, network interfaces, application layer protocols, and practical considerations. This is a great resource for embedded systems programmers and engineers, as well as networking professionals interested in learning more about the implementation of Linux TCP/IP in the 2.6 kernel.

Genres: Computer Science, Reference

600 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2004

Reviews

[sh · Rating 3 out of 5]

That's just linux stack explained, nothing to do with embedded. Quite useful to understand networking mechanism anyway.

[Laurent]

I was working on embedded systems and got fooled by the title... Nothing earth shattering and nothing specific to embedded systems. Pass.