Understanding the Kernel Sources Structure
Linux is "UNIX-like." Linux is not a version of UNIX, but a new OS that aims to be UNIX-interface compatible. Linux is also a large and complex piece of software. The kernel itself contains over 1.7 million lines of source code; by commercial software standards, such a project would take 5 to 10 years and require up to 500 programmers. The methodology of Open Source has been proven through the kernel project: Richard Gooch'sKernel FAQ (http://www.tux.org/lkml/) observes that Linux is a little more than eight years old, placing it right on track compared to industrial standards.
Linux is developed by thousands of programmers spread worldwide, and under constant peer review by many thousands more. According ...
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