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Linux Foundation

Getting to Know the Linux Kernel: A Beginner's Guide

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This talk introduces the Linux kernel’s structure and development process. Learners explore how to customize, modify, build, and test the kernel, and how to participate in its community through documentation, mailing lists, and bug reports.

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Introduction
What is the Linux Kernel
Subsystem Structure
Kernel Tree
Linux Kernel Archives
Customize Your Kernel
Modifying Code
Building the Kernel
Testing the Kernel
Config Flags
Upstream
Long Term Support
Mailing Lists
Getting Started
Reporting Bugs
Documentation
Resources

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