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The Linux Kernel documentation¶ This is the top level of the kernel’s documentation tree. Kernel documentation, like the kernel itself, is very much a work in progress; that is especially true as …

Standards documents applicable to the Linux kernel Single Unix Specification v4 (Also known as Open Group Base Specifications issue 7, and POSIX 2008. See especially system interfaces )

May 26, 2025 · There are usually only a few bugfix kernel releases until next mainline kernel becomes available -- unless it is designated a "longterm maintenance kernel." Stable kernel …

Aug 6, 2024 · If you're new to Linux, you don't want to download the kernel, which is just a component in a working Linux system. Instead, you want what is called a distribution of Linux, …

Aug 6, 2024 · Where can I find kernel 3.10.0-1160.45.1.foo? Kernel versions that have a dash in them are packaged by distributions and are often extensively modified. Please contact the …

There are a great many reasons why kernel code should be merged into the official (“mainline”) kernel, including automatic availability to users, community support in many forms, and the …

HOWTO do Linux kernel development¶ This is the be-all, end-all document on this topic. It contains instructions on how to become a Linux kernel developer and how to learn to work …

Please note that improvements to the documentation are welcome; join the linux-doc list at vger.kernel.org if you want to help out. User-oriented documentation ¶ The following manuals …

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