Welcome

- The Linux kernel is generally considered to be the biggest and most important open source project in the world. The kernel lies at the heart of all distributions of Linux, from super computers to Android phones. It powers millions of web servers and is enabling the Internet of things. I'm Kevin Dankwardt, and for nearly 20 years, I've guided teams in building devices that use the Linux kernel. In this course, I'll show you the basics of what the kernel is and look at how the kernel boots up.

After that, we'll take a look at using and configuring Linux kernel modules. Then we'll write out own module. Finally, I'll show you how to download the source of the Linux kernel and configure and build it for yourself. Working with the kernel of an operating system may sound daunting, but it's easy to get started.