The Linux kernel is a monolithic kernel. It’s mainly one large program, but it closely interacts with other, distinct, programs such as drivers and kernel modules.

Kernel drivers are the bridge between the Linux operating system and the hardware components of a computer. They play a crucial role in managing and facilitating communication between the OS and ...

Linux is a tried-and-true, open-source operating system released in 1991 for computers, but its use has expanded to underpin systems for cars, phones, web servers and, more recently, networking gear.

A lot of talk and discussion happens anytime a hardware manufacturer releases a new line of faster, more powerful, or more efficient computers. It’s easy to see better and better specificatio… ...

New Linux kernel "lockdown" module to limit high-privileged users -- even root -- from tampering with some kernel functionality. Linux to get kernel 'lockdown' feature | ZDNET X ...

For years now, Windows 10's Windows Subsystem for Linux has been making life easier for developers, sysadmins, and hobbyists who have one foot in the Windows world and one foot in the Linux world.

Most modern distributions using the 2.6 series kernel have the bridging code built in. For the purposes of this article, we are using Fedora Core 3, which is built on the 2.6 kernel. If you're stuck ...

I can't call the 6.13 kernel a major release, but it's still a step forward in performance, security, and hardware support. That's not a small deal. One of Linux 6.13's standout features is the ...

As we’ve come to expect, with each new kernel release, there’s new hardware to be supported. Linux kernel 5.15 is no exception. The list of added or improved hardware support includes: ...