Re: Writing linux kernel specification

[Måns Rullgård]

Karel Kulhavy <clock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

> Hello
>
> I am pondering on writing a Linux kernel specification, or rather
> compiling it from the various bits that are online.
>
> However I need to be sure that something like this is welcome at
> all:
>
> 1) Is Linux kernel meant to be a separate project or is it a subproject
> of GNU/Linux, Debian, Fedora, SuSE or whatever?

It seems pretty separate to me, although many kernel developers work
for redhat, suse or another distribution.

> 2) Is Linux kernel meant to be used by general public, or is it intended
>    only for developpers of GNU/Linux, Debian, Fedora, SuSE etc.?

Read the GPL.

> 3) Is Linux kernel meant to have a specification and just a lack of time
>    prevented it, or is Linux kernel meant to not have a specification?

POSIX?

> 4) If I produce a specification that is valid, correct and complete enough
>    to be useful for general public, will it be included on the Linux kernel
>    homepage http://www.kernel.org under a link "Linux kernel official
>    specification" upon my request?
>
> Cl<

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Måns Rullgård
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