Basic Linux kernel documentation

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The following are Linux kernel related documents, which you should take a look at before you post to the linux-kernel mailing list:

• The Linux Kernel Hackers' Guide, compiled by Michael K. Johnson of Red Hat fame. Includes among other documents selected Q/As from the linux-kernel mailing list.
• The Linux Kernel book, by David A. Rusling, available in various formats from the Linux Documentation Project and mirrors. Still being worked on, but explains clearly the main structure of the Linux kernel.
• The Linux FAQ by Robert Kiesling has many high quality Q/As.
• The Linux Kernel HOWTO by Brian Ward. Fundamental reading for anybody wanting to post to the linux-kernel mailing list.
• A completely new Kernelhacking-HOWTO at http://www.kernelhacking.org/. Currently work in progress, but already contains some useful information.
• Various Linux HOWTOs on specific questions, such as the BogoMips mini-HOWTO by Wim van Dorst. These are all by definition LDP documents.
• The Linux kernel source code for any particular kernel version that you may be using. Note that there is a /Documentation directory which holds some very useful text files about drivers, etc. Also check the MAINTAINERS file in the kernel source root directory.
• Some drivers even have Web pages, with additional up to date information e.g. the network drivers by Donald Becker, etc. Check the Hardware section in the LDP site.
• Similarly, Linux implementations for some CPU architectures have dedicated Web pages, mailing lists, and sometimes even a HOWTO e.g. the Linux Alpha HOWTO by Neal Crook. Check the LDP site and its mirrors for Web links to the various architecture specific sites.
• Linux device drivers, a book written by Alessandro Rubini. C. Scott Ananian reviewed it for Amazon.com.
• Linux kernel internals, a book by Michael Beck (Editor) et al. Also reviewed for Amazon.com.
• Another useful site is: http://www.kernelnewbies.org/
• Here is a general guide on how to ask questions in a way that greatly improves your chances of getting a reply: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html. If you have a bug to report, you should also read http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/bugs.html.
  Extra instructions, specific to the Linux kernel are available here.

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