"Once again the kernel internals issue has the bang to transfix experienced and aspiring kernel hackers alike," said Carlie Fairchild, VP of Marketing & Sales. "Readers count on Linux Journal to bring ...

According to its introduction, Linux Internals "was written to enhance the general understanding of the inner workings of Linux". With chapters covering topics such as the virtual memory (VM) manager, ...

Rolling back the Linux kernel can save the day when a bad update breaks your system. It should be done carefully, with backups and verification. Use it to regain a stable state, then address the root ...

The Linux kernel debugger (KDB) allows you to debug the Linux kernel. This aptly named tool is essentially a patch to the kernel code that lets hackers access kernel memory and data structures. One of ...

Kernel rootkits are tough enough to detect, but a researcher this week has demonstrated an even sneakier method of hacking Linux. The attack attack exploits an oft-forgotten function in Linux versions ...

Linus Torvalds has announced the stable release of Linux 6.0 but flagged it doesn't contain the "core new things" coming in Linux 6.1. Since the first release candidate (rc1) for Linux 6.0 in August, ...