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Thursday, October 11, 2018

Exploring the Linux kernel: The secrets of Kconfig/kbuild




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The Linux kernel config/build system, also known as Kconfig/kbuild, has been around for a long time, ever since the Linux kernel code migrated to Git. As supporting infrastructure, however, it is seldom in the spotlight; even kernel developers who use it in their daily work never really think about it.

To explore how the Linux kernel is compiled, this article will dive into the Kconfig/kbuild internal process, explain how the .config file and the vmlinux/bzImage files are produced, andintroduce a smart trick for dependency tracking.


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Author: pinocchio
Published at: Thu, 11 Oct 2018 03:03:00 -0400

Credits: https://www.opensource.com

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