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Working with the Kernel

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The heart of your computer is the kernel. This kernel works with specific parameters and modules, and as a Linux user you need to have at least a minimal knowledge about them. In this chapter, you’ll learn how to perform basic kernel management tasks and how to change parameters for your kernel. You’ll also learn how to configure GRUB to load your kernel.

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van Vugt, S. (2015). Working with the Kernel. In: Beginning the Linux Command Line. Apress, Berkeley, CA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4302-6829-1_13

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