How to compile a Linux kernel in the 21st century

Posted by bob on Aug 25, 2019 10:08 AM EDT
Opensource.com; By Seth Kenlon
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In computing, a kernel is the low-level software that handles communication with hardware and general system coordination. Aside from some initial firmware built into your computer's motherboard, when you start your computer, the kernel is what provides awareness that it has a hard drive and a screen and a keyboard and a network card. It's also the kernel's job to ensure equal time (more or less) is given to each component so that your graphics and audio and filesystem and network all run smoothly, even though they're running concurrently. You don't have to compile the Linux kernel but you can with this quick tutorial.

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