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The Linux kernel, providing hardware management and core services for Linux operating systems.
What it does
The Linux kernel, providing hardware management and core services for Linux operating systems.
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What the README covers
- Linux kernel
- Quick Start
- Essential Documentation
- Who Are You?
- For Specific Users
- New Kernel Developer
- Academic Researcher
- Security Expert
- Backport/Maintenance Engineer
- System Administrator
- Maintainer
- Hardware Vendor
Getting started
Excerpt from the README · Checked 15 Oct 2026
Use the README Quick Start links to read the build requirements and the trimmed-kernel build guide.
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Ranking trend
Global rank in each recorded snapshot. A lower number is a higher rank.
From #19 to #21 across 2 snapshots since 15 Oct 2026.
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