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I started reading Linux Kernel Architecture by Wolfgang Maurer.

Right in the beginning of the book he makes a note and tries to explain what kobjects are and their purposes.

So after reading and digging a little bit I have a couple of questions.

  1. Sorry but what is a kernel object? Is it just a data structure like task_struct?

  2. Please explain with a simple example from userland where and for what purpose kobjects are used ?

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    This isn't a request for learning materials. He's asking questions about the content of what he has been reading. This is a legitimate question. Commented Feb 11, 2016 at 16:05
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    Quote what the book says about kobjects. Otherwise you might get an answer which repeats exactly that. Commented Feb 12, 2016 at 9:36
  • @muru seems reasonable to assume anyone answering the question either knows the definition, or even has access to the source material... Commented Feb 16, 2016 at 9:28
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    @Thufir the point is for the OP to highlight what part of the explanation they didn't understand. That way, we won't just repeat the same thing but will actually provide an answer that can help clear things up. It also shows that the OP has actually read something about the subject which is always a plus. Commented Feb 16, 2016 at 16:25
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    @FaheemMitha This is a legitimate question, but not for this site. A kobject is a Linux kernel concept of interest only for programmers. Programming is off-topic here. Commented Feb 16, 2016 at 23:22

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