Introduction

Introduction

This book explains how to write device drivers for the newest members of the MicrosoftWindows family of operating systems using the Windows Driver Model (WDM). In this Introduction, I'll explain who should be reading this book, the organization of the book, and how to use the book most effectively. You'll also find a note on errors and a section on other resources you can use to learn about driver programming. Looking ahead, Chapter 1 explains how the two main branches of the Windows family operate internally, what a WDM device driver is, and how it relates to the rest of Windows.