0xAX/linux-insides
A book-in-progress about the Linux kernel and its insides.
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The project lists 293 contributors on GitHub.
Use Cases & Benefits
- Provides an in-depth, evolving book about Linux kernel internals and low-level system programming concepts.
- Offers detailed, continuously updated explanations of Linux kernel mechanisms reflecting modern kernel versions.
- Use for learning Linux kernel architecture and internals to enhance system programming skills.
- Use for developers seeking to understand low-level OS concepts for debugging or kernel module development.
- Use for educators and students needing a comprehensive resource on Linux kernel design and assembly integration.
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From the README
This repository contains a book-in-progress about the Linux kernel and its insides.
The goal of this project is simple – to share knowledge about the Linux kernel internals and related low-level topics. If you’re curious about what’s under the hood, see the Table of Contents.
Thanks to the volunteers, the posts about Linux are translated into different languages.
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Forks
3.6K+32
Open issues
23+0
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