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- The Linux kernel is generally considered to be the biggest

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and most important open source project in the world.

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The kernel lies at the heart of all distributions of Linux.

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From supercomputers to Android phones,

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it powers million of web servers

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and enables the Internet of things.

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Hi, I'm Kevin Dankwardt,

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and for over 20 years I've guided teams in building devices

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that use the Linux kernel.

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In this course, I'll teach you the basics of the kernel,

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how it boots up, how to use and write kernel modules,

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how to obtain and study the kernel's source code,

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and how to build the Linux kernel from its source.

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Working with the kernel of an operating system

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may sound daunting, but it's easy to get started.