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# Linux Kernel
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There are several guides for kernel developers and users. These guides can
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be rendered in a number of formats, like HTML and PDF. Please read
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Documentation/admin-guide/README.rst first.
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In order to build the documentation, use ``make htmldocs`` or
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``make pdfdocs``. The formatted documentation can also be read online at:
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https://www.kernel.org/doc/html/latest/
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![](Documentation/images/linux_img.png)
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There are various text files in the Documentation/ subdirectory,
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several of them using the reStructuredText markup notation.
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Please read the Documentation/process/changes.rst file, as it contains the
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requirements for building and running the kernel, and information about
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the problems which may result by upgrading your kernel.
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## 📚 Guides and Documentation
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Explore the [`Documentation/`](https://docs.kernel.org/) subdirectory for detailed guides and documentation formatted in reStructuredText.
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Before building or running the kernel, review [`Documentation/process/changes.rst`](Documentation/process/changes.rst) for prerequisites and upgrade information.
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## ⚙️ Customization
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Customize the Linux kernel using configuration options for features, drivers, and subsystems to meet specific hardware or application requirements.
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### Benefits
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- Optimization for specific hardware
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- Reduced kernel image size
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- Enhanced security by enabling/disabling features
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## 🌍 Open Source
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The Linux kernel is open-source under the GNU GPL, fostering a diverse community of contributors and enabling innovation and flexibility.
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### Features
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- Transparent development process
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- Extensive community support and documentation
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- Customization for various use cases and hardware platforms
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## 🔒 Security
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The Linux kernel includes robust security features such as access control, memory protection, and support for advanced security modules.
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### Benefits
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- Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR)
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- Support for Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux) and AppArmor
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- Regular security audits and patch management
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## 📅 Long-Term Support (LTS)
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LTS versions of the Linux kernel receive updates and security patches for approximately two years, providing reliability and stability for long-term deployments.
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### Benefits
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- Stability prioritized over new features
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- Extended support for critical infrastructure and business applications
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- Smooth upgrade process and community support
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## 🚗 Driver Support
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The Linux kernel provides in-kernel drivers for a wide range of hardware components and supports third-party drivers for broader hardware compatibility.
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### Benefits
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- Comprehensive hardware support
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- Plug-and-play functionality
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- Stable API for driver development
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