Tuesday, August 7, 2007

Understanding Linux

My first step on this journey is to really get to know GNU/Linux. I want to know exactly how all the low level programs interact with each other and fit together. How the kernel fits in and how it could be replaced with the GNU Hurd.

I have used various distributions of GNU/Linux over the last three or four years but I believe the best way to learn how the GNU/Linux system works is with the Linux From Scratch project. This way I can basically build my own distro from source, with only the tools I need. I am hoping this will give me a better understanding of GNU/Linux and help me with my installation of the Hurd.

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