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