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Summary: The PRIMER for budding Windows NT device driver writers
Review: I write NT drivers and kernel extensions for a living so I have already been baptised so to speak. Even so, because Microsoft has been so tight lipped about NT's internals, there is much I have to learn. And, indeed I did by reading Art's book. I just finished Art's book and I must say that I am impressed with his choice of subjects, his clear style and his light humor throughout. Moreover, his examples teach in fact what his narative imaginatively presents. If you are buying this book to teach you about writing a certain kind of driver, say NDIS 4.0, then don't. It's very short on specifics of that kind. But, if you want to learn the "basics" about writing NT drivers, this will get it done. The gift that Art brings through his book is more than dry facts about NT driver lore and technique. Unlike the DDK Guide, Art has placed the process into perspective by presenting the material in a logically progressive manner. Further, we benefit from Art's long experience at teaching the subject as well as, I suspect, his hobknobbing with the MS development folks and having had many a question answered. I would not be surprised to learn that he has "even" seen NT's sources since he formerly worked for DEC with their intimate association with Uncle Bill's Belleview Works. I know that I have come to understand some things that, frankly, I thought were in the realm of accepting on faith. To sum up, though experienced, I learned alot, and, I am convinced I will continue to do so every time I pick it up in the future. I do have one caution to offer. Art's book is no substitute for the DDK Guide -- I think after reading Art's book, you should then skim through the Guide. It's in the neighborhood of 1000 screen pages of if you want to print it out, it's much shorter. Since the Guide was written as an online reference, it tends to repeat a lot of information. This can be tedious reading but, hey, that's how I learned -- I only wish that I had had Art's book as a primer
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Summary: Best Book for learning Windows 2000 Device Drivers
Review: Don't be confused by the reviews on this book as I was. I noticed the reviews are apparently mixed with the first book release. In any case, I wanted to tell everyone that this is the "best" book on the Windows 2000 Device Driver topic that I have read and I think I have read them all. I highly recomend this book.
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Summary: This book SUCKS!!!
Review: Don't waste your money on it like I did.
The author just bores you with terminology and never gets to where you want to go. AVOID.... YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!!
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Summary: Excelent book
Review: Excellent job revising the NT Device Driver book for Windows 2000. My group used the previous version, which had numerous errors and slow reading. I have also read all other books on this subject matter. It is obvious Mr. Lozano understands his audience. The book demonstrates expertise on the author's part. I especially enjoyed building an actual driver as I read through the book. Great presentation! I look forward to more of Mr. Lozano's books.
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Summary: A must have for Windows NT device driver writers
Review: Excellent reference material for anyone who is writing a Windows NT device driver. The section on debugging information was extremely helpful. I found it easier to setup a kernel mode debugging session with this book then reading through the Microsoft Developer's Network documentation
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Summary: great primer for legacy NT drivers
Review: For neophytes, writing a Windows NT device driver is often an extremely frustrating experience. I first wrestled with the DDK when I was asked to write a device driver for NT (version 3.5). The DDK documentation was wrong in several places. Thankfully, it has improved, but still leaves a lot to be desired. Years later, Art Baker was the first to produce a readable driver development. It was, and still is, an excellent primer for those interested in developing device drivers for the NT operating system. The information is still relevant for those of us who must maintain legacy NT drivers.
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Summary: great primer for legacy NT drivers
Review: For neophytes, writing a Windows NT device driver is often an extremely frustrating experience. I first wrestled with the DDK when I was asked to write a device driver for NT (version 3.5). The DDK documentation was wrong in several places. Thankfully, it has improved, but still leaves a lot to be desired. Years later, Art Baker was the first to produce a readable driver development. It was, and still is, an excellent primer for those interested in developing device drivers for the NT operating system. The information is still relevant for those of us who must maintain legacy NT drivers.
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Summary: The book is really useful if you are programming in a "conve
Review: I finished Art's book and I must say that I am impressed with his choice of subjects, his clear style and his light humor throughout. Moreover, his examples teach in fact what his narative imaginatively presents. If you are buying this book to teach you about writing a certain kind of driver, say NDIS 4.0, then don't. It's very short on specifics of that kind. But, if you want to learn the "basics" about writing NT drivers, this will get it done. The gift that Art brings through his book is more than dry facts about NT driver lore and technique. Unlike the DDK Guide, Art has placed the process into perspective by presenting the material in a logically progressive manner. Further, we benefit from Art's long experience at teaching the subject as well as, I suspect, his hobknobbing with the MS development folks and having had many a question answered. I would not be surprised to learn that he has "even" seen NT's sources since he formerly worked for DEC with their intimate association with Uncle Bill's Belleview Works. I know that I have come to understand some things that, frankly, I thought were in the realm of accepting on faith. To sum up, though experienced, I learned alot, and, I am convinced I will continue to do so every time I pick it up in the future. I do have one caution to offer. Art's book is no substitute for the DDK Guide -- I think after reading Art's book, you should then skim through the Guide. It's in the neighborhood of 1000 screen pages of if you want to print it out, it's much shorter. Since the Guide was written as an online reference, it tends to repeat a lot of information. This can be tedious reading but, hey, that's how I learned -- I only wish that I had had Art's book as a primer.
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Summary: Best Book for learning Windows 2000 Device Drivers
Review: I have read all, but one of the Windows 2000/NT device driver books and found this one to be the best for beginners, by far. It is very well organized in a top-down approach. I though the concepts were well presented and easy to understand. After readin two other books on NT device drivers, this one finally explained things clearly for me. The book is also very hands-on. It describes an example device drive in full source and develops it through each chapter. You can actually build the driver as you go and the driver is developed as you would develop your own driver. This book is also not wordy and quick-reading. I would suggest is, if you are trying to grasp NT device drivers.
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Summary: The best Entry-level Windows 2000/NT Device Driver Book
Review: I have read all, but one of the Windows 2000/NT device driver books and found this one to be the best for beginners, by far. It is very well organized in a top-down approach. I though the concepts were well presented and easy to understand. After readin two other books on NT device drivers, this one finally explained things clearly for me. The book is also very hands-on. It describes an example device drive in full source and develops it through each chapter. You can actually build the driver as you go and the driver is developed as you would develop your own driver. This book is also not wordy and quick-reading. I would suggest is, if you are trying to grasp NT device drivers.
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