December 18, 2003: Linux Kernel 2.6 released!

The kernel is the center of the Linux operating system. It functions to control processes, handles memory management, and manages software and hardware communications.

• Linux Kernel Archives
  The primary site for latest Linux kernel source code.

• LinuxHQ
  Up-to-date information about the Linux kernel, patches, and general information.

• The linux-kernel Mailing List FAQ
  Extensive list of questions and answers about the kernel. Compiled from the linux-kernel mailing list.

• The Linux Kernel HOWTO
  The official HOWTO for the Linux kernel.

• Linux 2.6 Kernel Patches
  Summaries written after each kernel release, comparing each patch file to determine what has changed.

  Also: Linux 2.4 Kernel Patches

• Linux Device Drivers
  Written by Alessandro Rubini, this practical guide is for anyone who wants to support computer peripherals under the Linux operating system or who wants to develop new hardware and run it under Linux. It shows step-by-step how to write a driver for character devices, block devices, and network interfaces, illustrated with examples you can compile and run. Focuses on portability.

• Linux Kernel Internals
  Written by Michael Beck, Harold Bohme, and Mirko Oziadzka, this book is a practical overview and guide to Linux kernel programming, providing a detailed exploration of the 32-bit operating system and how it works.

• The Linux Kernel Book
  Written by Remy Card and Eric Dumas, and Franck Mevel, this book provides in-depth coverage of the internals of Linux 2.0. It provides a solid understanding of how this operating system works and the background needed to program system level applications. Includes CD-ROM with...Linux 2.0 operating system, Linux documentation, and Red Hat 4.1 implementation.

• The Linux Kernel Hackers' Guide
  More information about the Linux kernel.

• Linux Kernel Configuration Help Texts
  Help texts for configuring different versions of the Linux kernel.

• Welcome to the Linux Kernel Source Tour
  A hypertext version of the Linux kernel source code.

• Linux Cross-Reference (LXR)
  A hypertext presentation of the Linux source code.