The Linux kernel is the beating heart of every Linux installation. We look at where it came from, what its purpose is and why, without the kernel, there would be no Linux.

Linux is the most flexible and customizable operating system on the planet. That customizability starts deep within the heart of the Linux kernel and the file system. A computer file system is a ...

The new Linux 6.6 kernel is now available, integrating an array of updated capabilities for workstation, server and cloud deployments.

Linux continues to grow bigger and better. Here's what's new and notable in the 6.16 release, plus what you need to know about 6.17.

Conclusion In conclusion, ZFS on Linux represents a powerful and versatile solution for advanced file system and volume management. With its robust data integrity mechanisms, advanced features, and ...

When you write programs in user space, the worst thing that can happen to your program is a core dump. Your program did something very wrong, so the operating system decided to give you all of its ...

Kernel.bkbits.net will be returned to service in a few days, when the machine has had its hard drive replaced and a new operating system installed with security fixes, McVoy said.

You can, however, configure Linux to automatically reboot on a kernel panic by making a small modification to /etc/sysctl.conf, a configuration file that tweaks many kernel operating parameters.