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2005/6/17-20 [Computer/SW/OS/Linux] UID:38181 Activity:nil
6/17    What's a good way to learn about Linux build, modules (insmod, lsmod,
        etc), how to compile, how to add/subtract stuff, grub, differences
        between a *.o and a *.ko module, significance of
        /lib/mmodules/<version>/kernel/* ? Thanks.              -newbie
        \_ Pick one that looks fun, start playing with it, break it, reinstall
           it, ask someone where the manuals are, try to figure out your
           answers from there, then don't hesitate to ask stupid questions,
           look at http://www.linux.org/dist for info on various distros,
           find a project that looks interesting on sourceforge, download it,
           try to compile it, look at http://www.linux.org/lessons/beginner ,
           ask more stupid questions, use google a lot.  Have fun.  -John
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