The LinCAN is an implementation of the Linux CAN-bus (CAN - Controller Area Network) device driver (kernel module) supporting more CAN controller chips and many CAN interface boards. Its development has long history already. Now it's devoloped by OCERA; this version of the driver has new better designed internal structure, adds new features (as support for open by multiple applications, select system call) and other enhancements. It works with the common Intel i82527 , Philips 82c200 (a high integrated stand-alone controller for the Controller Area Network CAN used within automotive and general industrial environments), and Philips SJA1000 (in standard and PeliCAN mode) CAN controllers and many others! For a complete list read README file on the package LinCAN. LinCAN is part of a set of CAN/CANopen related components developed as part of OCERA framework. The driver consist of four main layers;