0 Welcome

Welcome to the Windows NT/Windows 2000/WDM Kernel-Mode Device Driver FAQ.

0.1 Where to find this FAQ

The authoritative copy of this FAQ will be maintained at the web site http://www.cmkrnl.com/faq.html . Until I find an efficient means of generating both HTML and plain ASCII text from the same source, it will not be posted to Usenet news or other plain text forums.

0.2 What's new in this version?

Some minor edits throughout. Section 2 is new with greatly expanded Windows 98, Windows 2000 (formerly NT 5.0), and WDM information.

0.3 Who are you and why are you doing this? Do you have a vested interest in the field?

Well, of course; I do NT/WDM driver consulting and training, and I even named my consulting company Kernel Mode Systems, so I get a free ad every time anyone, not just I, mention kernel mode drivers. However, I think I've kept the blatant commercialism to a minimum, and I've even included pointers to my competitors, on a pretty equal footing. If you have complaints in this area, just as if you have any other comments on this FAQ, please let me know. (The alternative---having someone write it who doesn't work in the field---does not seem to me to be preferable.)

0.4 What other on-line resources exist for driver writers?

Several. However, I am now maintaining my resources links separate from this FAQ.

0.5 Disclaimer

This article is provided as is without any express or implied warranties. While every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this article, the author and contributors assume no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

0.6 COPYRIGHT NOTICE

The Windows NT/2000/WDM Driver FAQ is Copyright © 1999 by Jamie Hanrahan. All rights reserved. It may be posted to any USENET newsgroup, on-line service, or BBS as long as it is posted in its entirety, includes this copyright statement, and as long as no charge is levied for access.

This FAQ may not be included in commercial collections or compilations, nor otherwise made available on a for-pay basis, without express permission from the primary author and editor.

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	0 Welcome Welcome to the Windows NT/Windows 2000/WDM Kernel-Mode Device Driver FAQ. 0.1 Where to find this FAQ The authoritative copy of this FAQ will be maintained at the web site http://www.cmkrnl.com/faq.html . Until I find an efficient means of generating both HTML and plain ASCII text from the same source, it will not be posted to Usenet news or other plain text forums. 0.2 What's new in this version? Some minor edits throughout. Section 2 is new with greatly expanded Windows 98, Windows 2000 (formerly NT 5.0), and WDM information. 0.3 Who are you and why are you doing this? Do you have a vested interest in the field? Well, of course; I do NT/WDM driver consulting and training, and I even named my consulting company Kernel Mode Systems, so I get a free ad every time anyone, not just I, mention kernel mode drivers. However, I think I've kept the blatant commercialism to a minimum, and I've even included pointers to my competitors, on a pretty equal footing. If you have complaints in this area, just as if you have any other comments on this FAQ, please let me know. (The alternative---having someone write it who doesn't work in the field---does not seem to me to be preferable.) 0.4 What other on-line resources exist for driver writers? Several. However, I am now maintaining my resources links separate from this FAQ. 0.5 Disclaimer This article is provided as is without any express or implied warranties. While every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this article, the author and contributors assume no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. 0.6 COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Windows NT/2000/WDM Driver FAQ is Copyright © 1999 by Jamie Hanrahan. All rights reserved. It may be posted to any USENET newsgroup, on-line service, or BBS as long as it is posted in its entirety, includes this copyright statement, and as long as no charge is levied for access. This FAQ may not be included in commercial collections or compilations, nor otherwise made available on a for-pay basis, without express permission from the primary author and editor. top of page \| up \| previous \| next \| home