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Linux has quietly taken over the world. The operating system now powers the large datacenters that make all our cloud applications and services possible, along with billions of Android devices and internet-connected gadgets that comprise the internet of things (IoT). Even the systems that handle the day-to-day operations on the International Space Station run Linux.

The fact that Linux is everywhere makes kernel security the highest priority. An issue in the kernel can easily create ripples that are felt by practically everyone. Finding and fixing vulnerabilities in the kernel is only one aspect of Linux security enabling the kernel to withstand attacks is even more vital.

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Frequently asked questions ( 5 )

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Can I get an account on kernel.org?

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Kernel.org accounts are usually reserved for subsystem maintainers or high-profile developers. It is absolutely not necessary to have an account on kernel.org to contribute to the development of the Linux kernel unless you submit pull requests directly to Linux.

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Is Linux Kernel Free Software?

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Linux kernel is released under GNU GPL version 2 and is therefore Free Software as defined by the Free Software Foundation. You may read the entire copy of the license in the COPYING file distributed with each release of the Linux kernel.

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Why are there files that are dated tomorrow in kernel.org?

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All timestamps on kernel.org are in UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).

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What happened to ftp.kernel.org?

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FTP service was terminated on March 1, 2017. All content that used to be available via ftp.kernel.org can be accessed by browsing
https://www.kernel.org/pub/.

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How do I create an -rc kernel? I get "Reversed patch detected!"?

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-rc kernel patches are generated from the base stable release.

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