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Linux kernel development cycle
The kernel development cycle has evolved so beautifully overtime that it has set an example in the open source world. Having contributed to the kernel I actually enjoyed learning about the whole development cycle. Terms like mainline kernel, rc, stable release, long-term…
Stats for Kernel v3.10 to v4.10
Securing the Linux Kernel by patching even its smallest vulnerabilities is of high importance as these small things can cost a lot. One such area that is exploited regularly is a structure in read-write mode. According to my mentor Julia it is good to work on something…
Cross compiling Linux Kernel drivers
For every patch sent for a Linux kernel driver one needs to be sure that the .o file has been obtained after compiling the changed .c file. A driver can contain a mixture of files that are meant for different machine architectures like blackfin, arm, sparc, mips…