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What Is the Linux Kernel, and Why Does It Matter?

An operating system's kernel manages resources, handles system calls, governs hardware access, and controls processes. The ...
Ars Technica

First kernel compilation- what am I leaving out?

I just installed Sarge fresh onto my AthlonXP machine, and I put aside 50gb for the whole thing on my ATA card (I'm dual booting- / lives on hde). Everything went through well, grub found Windows okay ...
Linux Journal

Mastering the Core: A Guide to Linux Kernel Customization

The Linux kernel is the beating heart of any Linux Operating System (OS), a formidable software layer that sits at the core of the computing experience, facilitating communication between hardware and ...
ZDNet

Linux kernel 6.13 isn't a major release but's it still important - here's why

On Jan. 19, Linus Torvalds officially released the Linux 6.13 kernel. I can't call the 6.13 kernel a major release, but it's still a step forward in performance, security, and hardware support. That's ...
Ars Technica

Real-time Linux is officially part of the kernel after decades of debate

As is so often the case, a notable change in an upcoming Linux kernel is both historic and no big deal. What does this mean for desktop Linux? Not much. Beyond high-end audio production or replication ...