Exploring the Linux Source Code
If you want to study what makes the Linux operating system tick, the pleasure can be yours!
The source code for Linux is in the subdirectories of /usr/src/linux-2.2.5. You'll find the source code for the Linux kernel in /usr/src/ linux-2.2.5/kernel.
A make file is used to set compilation options and tell the compiler what modules and libraries should be compiled together.
To view the Linux kernel make file:
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Using a text editor, open the file makefile in the /usr/src/linux-2.2.5/kernel directory (Figure 12.25).
Figure 12.25. You can view the make file used to compile the Linux kernel.
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By viewing the make file, ...
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