2 days ago · This site is operated by the Linux Kernel Organization, a 501 (c)3 nonprofit corporation, with support from the following sponsors.

A simplification of how a kernel connects application software to the hardware of a computer A kernel is a computer program at the core of a computer 's operating system that always has complete control …

Apr 23, 2026 · kernel is the first part of the OS loaded into memory during boot, and it stays resident while the system is running. It operates in a privileged mode (kernel mode), separate from user mode …

Aug 1, 2024 · The kernel is critical to a computer's operation and requires careful protection within the system's memory. The kernel space it loads into is a protected area of memory. That protected …

Apr 4, 2026 · Kernel version numbers in Linux are famously arbitrary. Linus Torvalds changes the major digit when the minor number feels too big. However, version 7.0 is shaping up to be a substantial …

Apr 15, 2026 · Linux kernel version numbers have always been somewhat arbitrary – Linus Torvalds bumps the major version when the second digit triggers his personal awkwardness threshold. After …

Jun 1, 2026 · The LWN kernel-source database The LWN kernel-source database is a subscriber-only feature offering deep insights into Linux kernel releases, the code that went into them, and the …

Jan 16, 2026 · The Linux kernel is the heart and soul of the Linux operating system. It is a critical piece of software that manages system resources, provides a bridge between hardware and user-level …

Linux kernel source tree. Contribute to torvalds/linux development by creating an account on GitHub.

Apr 12, 2026 · Linux kernel 7.0 is now available for download with new features, enhanced hardware support, improvements to filesystems, and more.